Beulah, ND vs Devils Lake, ND

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Devils Lake is 22.5% cheaper than Beulah. With a cost index of 66 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Devils Lake to Beulah should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Beulah is $1,092/month compared to $678/month in Devils Lake — a 61% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Devils Lake is more affordable at $171,000 median vs $194,300.

Median household income in Beulah is $84,417 compared to $42,755 in Devils Lake (+97.4%). While Beulah is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beulah spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in Devils Lake.