Cost of Living in Crosby, ND

With a cost of living index of 71, Crosby, ND is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 29% cheaper than the national average and 3% below the North Dakota state average of 74. Crosby is a small community of 1,116 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Crosby's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,023 (22% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $111,800 (63% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.4x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Crosby is $80,000, which is 6% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 15% 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.