Beach, ND vs Mayville, ND

Beach is moderately more affordable than Mayville, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Beach scores 68 compared to 72 for Mayville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mayville 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 $828/month in Mayville — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mayville has cheaper rent, Beach actually has lower median home values ($124,700 vs $196,200).

Median household income in Beach is $60,074 compared to $64,044 in Mayville (-6.2%). The higher salaries in Mayville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Beach spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Mayville.