Belfield, ND vs Bowman, ND

Belfield is moderately more affordable than Bowman, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Belfield scores 67 compared to 73 for Bowman, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bowman can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belfield is $675/month compared to $904/month in Bowman — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Belfield has cheaper rent, Bowman actually has lower median home values ($181,300 vs $185,000).

Median household income in Belfield is $46,417 compared to $70,859 in Bowman (-34.5%). While Bowman is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Belfield spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Bowman.