Beulah, ND vs Lincoln, ND

Beulah is moderately more affordable than Lincoln, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Beulah scores 80 compared to 90 for Lincoln, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lincoln can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beulah is $1,092/month compared to $1,222/month in Lincoln — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Beulah is more affordable at $194,300 median vs $259,400.

Median household income in Beulah is $84,417 compared to $83,387 in Lincoln (+1.2%). Beulah offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Beulah spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Lincoln.