Beulah, ND vs Valley City, ND

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Valley City is 19.5% 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 Valley City 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 $782/month in Valley City — a 40% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Valley City is more affordable at $152,800 median vs $194,300.

Median household income in Beulah is $84,417 compared to $56,471 in Valley City (+49.5%). 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 16.6% in Valley City.