Rehab Cost in North Dakota (2026)
Updated June 2026 · 1,500 sq ft reference home
A standard, mid-grade rehab of a typical 1,500 sq ft, 3-bed/2-bath house in North Dakota runs about $25,536 to $80,801 in 2026, with bedrooms typically the largest line at $11,903. Ranges start from compiled eastern-Connecticut cost estimates and are adjusted to North Dakota using Bureau of Labor Statistics construction-trade wage data, reflecting local labor costs rather than a flat national average.
Cost by part of the house
Typical ranges for a standard, mid-grade rehab of the reference home in North Dakota.
| # | Category | Budget | Typical | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedrooms | $6,669 | $11,903 | $23,154 |
| 2 | Exterior | $7,017 | $11,435 | $19,831 |
| 3 | Kitchen | $3,591 | $6,759 | $13,048 |
| 4 | Living / Dining | $3,472 | $6,234 | $11,851 |
| 5 | Bathrooms | $2,009 | $3,473 | $6,008 |
| 6 | Windows | $1,765 | $2,694 | $4,299 |
| 7 | Basement | $845 | $1,314 | $2,159 |
| 8 | Electrical | $169 | $263 | $451 |
What drives the North Dakota range
Construction labor in North Dakota runs about 6% below the national average (BLS OEWS), which keeps these figures lower than higher-wage states. Labor is roughly half of a typical rehab, so that wage gap pulls the whole budget down.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to renovate a house in North Dakota?
A standard mid-grade rehab of a typical 1,500 sq ft, 3/2 home in North Dakota runs about $25,536–$80,801 in 2026, with a most-likely figure near $44,075. Heavier gut work runs higher; light cosmetic work runs lower.
What is the biggest cost in a North Dakota rehab?
In a typical rehab here, bedrooms is usually the largest single category at roughly $6,669–$23,154.
Is it more expensive to renovate in North Dakota than average?
No — construction labor in North Dakota runs about 6% below the U.S. average (BLS OEWS), so rehab budgets here run lower than the national norm.
How are these North Dakota renovation costs calculated?
They start from compiled eastern-Connecticut cost estimates for a defined 1,500 sq ft reference home, then adjust each line to North Dakota using BLS OEWS construction-trade wages. They are planning estimates, not a quote — confirm with local contractors before you commit.
About these costs: ranges are compiled construction-cost estimates for a defined 1,500 sq ft eastern-Connecticut reference home, adjusted to each state using Bureau of Labor Statistics construction-trade wage data (BLS OEWS, May 2025). They are planning estimates, not a quote, and do not claim per-metro material precision. Last updated June 2026.
RehabRange is built by Mitchell Haughton, a practicing eastern-Connecticut real estate investor — these are the same cost estimates behind his own property walkthroughs. How we build these numbers