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State-to-State Guide

Moving from Wisconsin to North Dakota

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

Quick Comparison

Leaving Wisconsin

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

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

Why Are People Moving from Wisconsin to North Dakota?

The migration corridor between Wisconsin and North Dakota 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 North Dakota average 10°F, compared to 20°F in Wisconsin.

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

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

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

WisconsinNorth Dakota Transition Checklist

Driver's License

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

Vehicle Registration

Register your vehicle in North Dakota within 60 days.

Voter Registration

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

Vehicle Inspection

North Dakota vehicle inspection requirement: Not required.

Things to Know About North Dakota

  • Extremely cold winters require engine block heaters
  • Oil boom has created economic opportunities in western ND
  • One of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation

What's Different: Wisconsin vs North Dakota

Taxes

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

Weather

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

Cost of Living

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

Ready to make the move to North Dakota?

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