Bottineau, ND vs Ellendale, ND

Ellendale is moderately more affordable than Bottineau, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Bottineau scores 68 compared to 64 for Ellendale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bottineau can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bottineau is $770/month compared to $786/month in Ellendale — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bottineau has cheaper rent, Ellendale actually has lower median home values ($115,900 vs $165,300).

Median household income in Bottineau is $70,882 compared to $40,000 in Ellendale (+77.2%). While Bottineau is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bottineau spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, less than the 23.6% in Ellendale.