Cost of Living in Mandan

Mandan's cost of living centers on a real, genuinely affordable housing picture, alongside a modestly elevated property tax rate this record discloses directly.

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Genuinely affordable housing

Mandan's average home value (~$349,814) and median sale price (~$332,000) both run modestly below the $408,776 national comparison figure.

A modestly elevated property tax rate

Ownwell cited Mandan's effective property tax rate at approximately 1.26%, modestly above both North Dakota's own statewide median (1.20%) and the national median (1.02%).

A real, disclosed rent-figure spread

Zillow cited an average rent of approximately $1,500/month, while Zumper separately cited a lower average of approximately $1,395/month.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.