Ashley, ND vs Harvey, ND

Ashley is moderately more affordable than Harvey, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Ashley scores 53 compared to 60 for Harvey, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Harvey can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashley is $581/month compared to $631/month in Harvey — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ashley is more affordable at $57,900 median vs $118,000.

Median household income in Ashley is $39,519 compared to $42,368 in Harvey (-6.7%). The higher salaries in Harvey partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Ashley spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, less than the 17.9% in Harvey.