Beulah, ND vs Thompson, ND

Thompson is moderately more affordable than Beulah, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Beulah scores 80 compared to 74 for Thompson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beulah 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 $706/month in Thompson — a 55% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Thompson has cheaper rent, Beulah actually has lower median home values ($194,300 vs $274,000).

Median household income in Beulah is $84,417 compared to $110,909 in Thompson (-23.9%). Thompson 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, more than the 7.6% in Thompson.