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Carson, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Grant County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
260
Population
65/sq mi density
$40,000
Median Income
$34,417 per capita
$72,000
Home Value
$222,828 Zillow
$575
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
253 sunny days/yr
257
Violent Crime/100K
3,007 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$40,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,000 home value, $575/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
257 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cost Overview
Cost of Living Index
89.0
Below national average
100 = US average
Median Monthly Rent
$575
51% below US avg
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$769
per month
1 Bedroom
$795
per month
2 Bedroom
$965
per month
3 Bedroom
$1,297
per month
4 Bedroom
$1,588
per month
Childcare Costs
Infant (Center)
$865/mo
$10,380/year
Toddler (Center)
$791/mo
$9,492/year
Preschool (Center)
$733/mo
$8,796/year
Infant (Family)
$636/mo
$7,632/year
Toddler (Family)
$601/mo
$7,212/year
Preschool (Family)
$605/mo
$7,260/year
Healthcare 40 services
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $222.50 |
| Specialist Visit | $311.50 |
| Urgent Care Visit | $178.00 |
| Emergency Room Visit | $1,958.00 |
| Dental Cleaning | $115.70 |
| Dental Filling | $222.50 |
| Root Canal | $890.00 |
| Dental Crown | $1,068.00 |
| Tooth Extraction | $222.50 |
| Wisdom Teeth Removal | $1,335.00 |
| Teeth Whitening | $445.00 |
| Dental Implant | $3,560.00 |
| Eye Exam | $178.00 |
| Glasses (Prescription) | $311.50 |
| Contact Lenses (Annual) | $222.50 annual |
| LASIK (Per Eye) | $2,225.00 per eye |
| X-Ray | $222.50 |
| MRI | $1,335.00 |
| CT Scan | $1,068.00 |
| Ultrasound | $356.00 |
| Blood Test (Basic Panel) | $133.50 |
| Physical Therapy (Session) | $133.50 per session |
| Chiropractor Visit | $66.75 |
| Dermatologist Visit | $222.50 |
| Mental Health Therapy | $155.75 per session |
| Psychiatrist Visit | $267.00 |
| Colonoscopy | $2,225.00 |
| Mammogram | $267.00 |
| Knee Replacement | $31,150.00 |
| Hip Replacement | $28,480.00 |
| Cataract Surgery (Per Eye) | $3,115.00 per eye |
| ACL Surgery | $22,250.00 |
| Appendectomy | $13,350.00 |
| C-Section Delivery | $19,580.00 |
| Normal Childbirth | $11,570.00 |
| Flu Shot | $35.60 |
| COVID Test | $89.00 |
| Prescription (Generic, 30-day) | $13.35 per month |
| Prescription (Brand, 30-day) | $222.50 per month |
| Ambulance Ride | $1,068.00 |
Auto Repair 18 services
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $40.05 |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $66.75 |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $267.00 |
| Tire Rotation | $35.60 |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $534.00 set of 4 |
| Battery Replacement | $178.00 |
| Transmission Repair | $2,670.00 |
| AC Repair | $445.00 |
| Windshield Replacement | $311.50 |
| Wheel Alignment | $89.00 |
| Spark Plug Replacement | $178.00 |
| Alternator Replacement | $445.00 |
| Timing Belt Replacement | $623.00 |
| Car Detailing (Full) | $178.00 |
| Towing (Per Mile) | $4.45 per mile |
| State Inspection | $26.70 |
| Emissions Test | $44.50 |
| Check Engine Diagnostic | $89.00 |
Home Services 25 services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $89.00 per hour |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $80.10 per hour |
| HVAC Repair | $356.00 |
| HVAC System Install | $6,230.00 |
| Roof Repair | $890.00 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,010.00 |
| Interior Painting (Avg Home) | $2,225.00 |
| Exterior Painting (Avg Home) | $3,115.00 |
| Pest Control (One-Time) | $178.00 |
| Pest Control (Annual Plan) | $445.00 annual |
| Carpet Cleaning (3 Rooms) | $155.75 |
| Lawn Mowing (Per Visit) | $44.50 per visit |
| Lawn Care (Monthly) | $133.50 monthly |
| Tree Removal | $712.00 |
| Gutter Cleaning | $178.00 |
| Pressure Washing (House) | $267.00 |
| Foundation Repair | $4,450.00 |
| Kitchen Remodel (Mid-Range) | $26,700.00 |
| Bathroom Remodel (Mid-Range) | $10,680.00 |
| Flooring Install | $7.12 per sq ft |
| Window Replacement | $578.50 per window |
| Fence Install (Wood) | $26.70 per ft |
| Garage Door Replacement | $1,068.00 |
| Water Heater Replacement | $1,335.00 |
| Septic Tank Pumping | $356.00 |
Legal 12 services
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,335.00 |
| Divorce (Contested) | $13,350.00 |
| DUI Defense | $4,450.00 |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,335.00 |
| Will Preparation | $445.00 |
| Trust Preparation | $2,225.00 |
| Real Estate Closing | $1,780.00 |
| Traffic Ticket Defense | $267.00 |
| LLC Formation | $445.00 |
| Immigration Consultation | $267.00 |
| Criminal Defense (Misdemeanor) | $2,670.00 |
| Personal Injury (Contingency) | $29.37 % of settlement |
Personal Care 12 services
| Men's Haircut | $22.25 |
| Women's Haircut | $48.95 |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $133.50 |
| Manicure | $22.25 |
| Pedicure | $35.60 |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $71.20 per session |
| Facial Treatment | $89.00 |
| Gym Membership | $44.50 monthly |
| Personal Trainer (Session) | $62.30 per session |
| Dry Cleaning (Suit) | $13.35 |
| Laundromat (Per Load) | $3.56 per load |
| Spa Day Package | $222.50 |
Food & Grocery 20 services
| Gallon of Milk | $3.65 per gallon |
| Dozen Eggs | $3.12 per dozen |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.38 |
| Chicken Breast | $4.01 per lb |
| Ground Beef | $4.90 per lb |
| Rice | $0.89 per lb |
| Bananas | $0.58 per lb |
| Apples | $1.60 per lb |
| Coffee | $6.68 per lb |
| Gasoline | $3.12 per gallon |
| Fast Food Meal | $8.90 |
| Restaurant Meal (Casual) | $16.02 |
| Restaurant Meal (Fine Dining) | $53.40 |
| Pizza Delivery (Large) | $16.02 |
| Coffee (Cafe Latte) | $4.90 |
| Beer (6-Pack Domestic) | $8.90 |
| Wine (750ml, Mid-Range) | $13.35 |
| Cigarettes (Pack) | $7.57 per pack |
| Baby Formula (Can) | $22.25 |
| Dog Food (Monthly) | $44.50 monthly |
Utilities 8 services
| Electricity (Monthly) | $124.60 monthly |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $62.30 monthly |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $62.30 monthly |
| Internet (Monthly) | $62.30 monthly |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $57.85 monthly |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $75.65 monthly |
| Trash Collection (Monthly) | $31.15 monthly |
| Home Insurance (Annual) | $1,780.00 annual |
Transportation 8 services
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $178.00 monthly |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $1,780.00 annual |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $62.30 monthly |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $13.35 |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $89.00 annual |
| Driver's License Renewal | $26.70 |
| Tolls (Monthly Commuter) | $44.50 monthly |
| Vehicle Property Tax (Annual) | $356.00 annual |
Education & Childcare 8 services
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,068.00 monthly |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $890.00 monthly |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $356.00 monthly |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $44.50 per hour |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $890.00 |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $11,125.00 annual |
| Community College (Annual) | $3,560.00 annual |
| State University (Annual) | $8,900.00 annual |
Pets 9 services
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $53.40 |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $89.00 annual |
| Dog Grooming | $53.40 |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $35.60 per night |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $267.00 |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $178.00 |
| Pet Emergency Visit | $712.00 |
| Dental Cleaning (Dog) | $356.00 |
| Microchipping | $44.50 |
Complete Cost Data
Housing Costs
| Cost of Living Index | 89.0 |
| Median Rent | $575 |
| Rent Burden | 32.9% |
| FMR Studio | $769 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $795 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $965 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,297 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Childcare (Monthly)
| Infant (Center) | $865 |
| Toddler (Center) | $791 |
| Preschool (Center) | $733 |
| Infant (Family) | $636 |
| Toddler (Family) | $601 |
| Preschool (Family) | $605 |
Income Context
| Median Income | $40,000 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,417 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,151 |