Beulah, ND vs Lisbon, ND

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lisbon is 20.7% cheaper than Beulah. With a cost index of 67 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lisbon 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 $671/month in Lisbon — a 63% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lisbon is more affordable at $185,700 median vs $194,300.

Median household income in Beulah is $84,417 compared to $61,953 in Lisbon (+36.3%). 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, more than the 13% in Lisbon.