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Cost of Living in Driscoll, ND

Population: 52 | North Dakota

79
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Driscoll is 21% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
30
Home Values
89
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Driscoll, ND: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 79, Driscoll, ND is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 21% cheaper than the national average and 5% above the North Dakota state average of 74. Driscoll is a small community of 52 residents.

The median household income in Driscoll is $43,438, which is 42% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Driscoll. The area sees an average annual temperature of 43.1°F, with summers averaging 69°F and winters around 16°F. Annual rainfall totals 19.1 inches spread over roughly 100 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Everyday prices in the Bismarck, ND (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

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.

Income

Median Household Income
$43,438
vs US Median ($75,149)
-42%

Housing

Median Home Value
$92,800
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$265/mo

Everyday Prices in Driscoll

BLS Average Prices for the Bismarck, ND (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.97
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.43
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.91
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.80
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.02
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
$0.14
Electricity
per kWh
-24% vs US

Climate in Driscoll

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

43.1°F
Avg Temperature
19.1"
Rainfall / Year
100d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 23 28 41 56 68 78 85 84 73 57 41 28
Avg °F 13 18 30 43 55 65 71 70 60 45 30 18
Low °F 2 7 19 30 42 53 58 56 46 33 19 8
Rain" 0.5 0.5 0.8 1.3 2.5 3.4 3.1 2.5 1.7 1.4 0.7 0.6

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