Bottineau, ND vs Thompson, ND

Bottineau is moderately more affordable than Thompson, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Bottineau scores 68 compared to 74 for Thompson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Thompson 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 $706/month in Thompson — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Thompson has cheaper rent, Bottineau actually has lower median home values ($165,300 vs $274,000).

Median household income in Bottineau is $70,882 compared to $110,909 in Thompson (-36.1%). While Thompson 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, more than the 7.6% in Thompson.