Bottineau, ND vs Napoleon, ND

Napoleon is moderately more affordable than Bottineau, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Bottineau scores 68 compared to 64 for Napoleon, 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 $850/month in Napoleon — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bottineau has cheaper rent, Napoleon actually has lower median home values ($85,000 vs $165,300).

Median household income in Bottineau is $70,882 compared to $68,068 in Napoleon (+4.1%). The higher salaries in Bottineau partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bottineau spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, less than the 15% in Napoleon.