Beulah, ND vs Rolla, ND

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Rolla is 29.5% cheaper than Beulah. With a cost index of 62 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Rolla 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 $695/month in Rolla — a 57% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rolla is more affordable at $121,500 median vs $194,300.

Median household income in Beulah is $84,417 compared to $52,841 in Rolla (+59.8%). 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 15.8% in Rolla.