Belcourt, ND vs Elgin, ND

Elgin is moderately more affordable than Belcourt, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Belcourt scores 64 compared to 60 for Elgin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Belcourt can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belcourt is $843/month compared to $649/month in Elgin — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Elgin has cheaper rent, Belcourt actually has lower median home values ($94,300 vs $111,400).

Median household income in Belcourt is $64,526 compared to $40,000 in Elgin (+61.3%). While Belcourt is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Belcourt spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19.5% in Elgin.