Beach, ND vs Hazen, ND

Beach is moderately more affordable than Hazen, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Beach scores 68 compared to 77 for Hazen, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hazen can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beach is $867/month compared to $989/month in Hazen — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Beach is more affordable at $124,700 median vs $189,300.

Median household income in Beach is $60,074 compared to $72,094 in Hazen (-16.7%). While Hazen is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beach spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Hazen.