Bowman, ND vs Carrington, ND

Carrington is moderately more affordable than Bowman, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Bowman scores 73 compared to 65 for Carrington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bowman can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bowman is $904/month compared to $743/month in Carrington — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carrington is more affordable at $141,800 median vs $181,300.

Median household income in Bowman is $70,859 compared to $65,469 in Carrington (+8.2%). The higher salaries in Bowman partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bowman spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in Carrington.