Cost of Living in Buxton, ND

With a cost of living index of 66, Buxton, ND is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 34% cheaper than the national average and 8% below the North Dakota state average of 74. Buxton is a small community of 356 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Buxton's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $688 (48% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $173,500 (43% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.9x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Buxton is $93,750, which is 25% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 9% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.