Beulah, ND vs Garrison, ND

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Garrison is 23.9% cheaper than Beulah. With a cost index of 65 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Garrison 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 $625/month in Garrison — a 75% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Garrison is more affordable at $181,800 median vs $194,300.

Median household income in Beulah is $84,417 compared to $68,646 in Garrison (+23%). The higher salaries in Beulah partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Beulah spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, more than the 10.9% in Garrison.