Belcourt, ND vs New Town, ND

Belcourt is moderately more affordable than New Town, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Belcourt scores 64 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 Belcourt is $843/month compared to $819/month in New Town — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Town has cheaper rent, Belcourt actually has lower median home values ($94,300 vs $199,700).

Median household income in Belcourt is $64,526 compared to $50,707 in New Town (+27.3%). Belcourt offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Belcourt spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19.4% in New Town.