Beach, ND vs New Town, ND

Beach is moderately more affordable than New Town, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Beach scores 68 compared to 72 for New Town, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Town 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 $819/month in New Town — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Town has cheaper rent, Beach actually has lower median home values ($124,700 vs $199,700).

Median household income in Beach is $60,074 compared to $50,707 in New Town (+18.5%). Beach offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Beach spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 19.4% in New Town.