Beach, ND vs Tower City, ND

Tower City is moderately more affordable than Beach, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Beach scores 68 compared to 64 for Tower City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beach 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 $561/month in Tower City — a 55% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tower City has cheaper rent, Beach actually has lower median home values ($124,700 vs $189,700).

Median household income in Beach is $60,074 compared to $107,708 in Tower City (-44.2%). Tower City 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, more than the 6.3% in Tower City.