Berthold, ND vs New Rockford, ND

New Rockford is moderately more affordable than Berthold, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Berthold scores 65 compared to 57 for New Rockford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Berthold 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 $584/month in New Rockford — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Berthold has cheaper rent, New Rockford actually has lower median home values ($101,400 vs $209,100).

Median household income in Berthold is $90,972 compared to $47,969 in New Rockford (+89.6%). While Berthold is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Berthold spend roughly 7.2% of their income on rent, less than the 14.6% in New Rockford.