Bottineau, ND vs Rolla, ND

Rolla is moderately more affordable than Bottineau, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Bottineau scores 68 compared to 62 for Rolla, 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 $695/month in Rolla — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rolla is more affordable at $121,500 median vs $165,300.

Median household income in Bottineau is $70,882 compared to $52,841 in Rolla (+34.1%). 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 15.8% in Rolla.