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State-to-State Guide

Moving from North Dakota to Wisconsin

Compare cost of living, taxes, housing, and find the best moving companies for your North Dakota to Wisconsin move.

Quick Comparison

Leaving North Dakota

Population779K
State Income Tax0%-2.5%
Avg Home Price$250,000
Avg Rent$900/mo
Property Tax Rate0.98%
DESTINATION

Moving to Wisconsin

Population5.9M
State Income Tax3.54%-7.65%
Avg Home Price$270,000
Avg Rent$1,100/mo
Property Tax Rate1.85%

Why Are People Moving from North Dakota to Wisconsin?

The migration corridor between North Dakota and Wisconsin is a popular interstate move. Thousands of households explore this route every year.

Cost of Living: Both states have a comparable cost of living.

Climate & Weather: Both states have similar summer temperatures. Winters in Wisconsin average 20°F, compared to 10°F in North Dakota.

Jobs & Industry: Wisconsin's key industries include Manufacturing, Agriculture, Healthcare, which attract professionals from North Dakota's Energy and Agriculture sectors.

Cities in North Dakota

Other Major Cities

Bismarck
Grand Forks
Minot

Estimated Moving Cost

Based on the average distance of 621 miles between North Dakota and Wisconsin:

Studio / 1 BR
$1,111
3–4 BR Home
$2,745

Estimates based on typical full-service interstate moves. Actual costs vary.

North DakotaWisconsin Transition Checklist

Driver's License

You must obtain a Wisconsin driver's license within 60 days of establishing residency.

Vehicle Registration

Register your vehicle in Wisconsin within Immediate upon establishing residency.

Voter Registration

Update your voter registration to Wisconsin after establishing residency. You can typically register at your local DMV or online.

Vehicle Inspection

Wisconsin vehicle inspection requirement: Not required.

Things to Know About Wisconsin

  • Known as America's Dairyland—cheese is a way of life
  • No vehicle inspections required
  • Winters are harsh with significant lake-effect snowfall

What's Different: North Dakota vs Wisconsin

Taxes

North Dakota Income Tax:0%-2.5%
Wisconsin Income Tax:3.54%-7.65%
North Dakota Property Tax:0.98%
Wisconsin Property Tax:1.85%

Weather

North Dakota Summer Avg:80°F
Wisconsin Summer Avg:78°F
North Dakota Winter Avg:10°F
Wisconsin Winter Avg:20°F

Cost of Living

North Dakota COL Index:97
Wisconsin COL Index:93
North Dakota Avg Home Price:$250,000
Wisconsin Avg Home Price:$270,000
North Dakota Avg Rent:$900/mo
Wisconsin Avg Rent:$1,100/mo

Ready to make the move to Wisconsin?

Get quotes from interstate carriers that regularly run routes between North Dakota and Wisconsin.