Belfield, ND vs Washburn, ND

Belfield is moderately more affordable than Washburn, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Belfield scores 67 compared to 74 for Washburn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Washburn 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 $804/month in Washburn — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belfield is more affordable at $185,000 median vs $226,200.

Median household income in Belfield is $46,417 compared to $75,729 in Washburn (-38.7%). While Washburn 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 12.7% in Washburn.