Berthold, ND vs Crosby, ND

Berthold is moderately more affordable than Crosby, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Berthold scores 65 compared to 71 for Crosby, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Crosby can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Berthold is $547/month compared to $1,023/month in Crosby — a 47% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Berthold has cheaper rent, Crosby actually has lower median home values ($111,800 vs $209,100).

Median household income in Berthold is $90,972 compared to $80,000 in Crosby (+13.7%). Berthold offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Berthold spend roughly 7.2% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Crosby.