Belfield, ND vs Harvey, ND

Harvey is moderately more affordable than Belfield, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Belfield scores 67 compared to 60 for Harvey, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Belfield 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 $631/month in Harvey — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Harvey is more affordable at $118,000 median vs $185,000.

Median household income in Belfield is $46,417 compared to $42,368 in Harvey (+9.6%). The higher salaries in Belfield partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Belfield spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 17.9% in Harvey.