Beach, ND vs Fairmount, ND

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fairmount is 23.4% cheaper than Beach. With a cost index of 55 vs 68, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fairmount to Beach should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Beach is $867/month compared to $567/month in Fairmount — a 53% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairmount is more affordable at $79,300 median vs $124,700.

Median household income in Beach is $60,074 compared to $55,313 in Fairmount (+8.6%). Beach does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Beach spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in Fairmount.