Beulah, ND vs Rugby, ND

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Rugby is 17.6% cheaper than Beulah. With a cost index of 68 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Rugby 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 $829/month in Rugby — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rugby is more affordable at $147,800 median vs $194,300.

Median household income in Beulah is $84,417 compared to $50,580 in Rugby (+66.9%). 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 19.7% in Rugby.