Beulah, ND vs Hillsboro, ND

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Hillsboro is 22.9% 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 Hillsboro 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 $645/month in Hillsboro — a 69% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hillsboro is more affordable at $180,800 median vs $194,300.

Median household income in Beulah is $84,417 compared to $77,844 in Hillsboro (+8.4%). Beulah does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Beulah spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, more than the 9.9% in Hillsboro.