Belcourt, ND vs Rugby, ND

Belcourt is moderately more affordable than Rugby, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Belcourt scores 64 compared to 68 for Rugby, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rugby 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 $829/month in Rugby — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rugby has cheaper rent, Belcourt actually has lower median home values ($94,300 vs $147,800).

Median household income in Belcourt is $64,526 compared to $50,580 in Rugby (+27.6%). 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 19.7% in Rugby.