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Cost of Living in Fairdale, ND

Population: 23 | North Dakota

73
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Fairdale is 27% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
6
Home Values
89
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 73, Fairdale, ND is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 27% cheaper than the national average and in line with the North Dakota state average. Fairdale is a small community of 23 residents.

The median household income in Fairdale is $28,125, which is 63% 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 Fairdale. The area sees an average annual temperature of 40.2°F, with summers averaging 67°F and winters around 11°F. Annual rainfall totals 20 inches spread over roughly 98 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

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
$28,125
vs US Median ($75,149)
-63%

Housing

Median Home Value
$18,800
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$425/mo

Climate in Fairdale

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

40.2°F
Avg Temperature
20"
Rainfall / Year
98d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 16 21 33 51 65 74 79 79 69 53 35 22
Avg °F 7 11 24 41 55 65 69 68 59 44 27 13
Low °F -2 2 15 31 44 55 59 57 49 34 18 5
Rain" 0.5 0.4 0.6 1.0 2.5 3.8 3.8 2.4 2.0 1.5 0.8 0.8

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