Bowman, ND vs Casselton, ND

Bowman is moderately more affordable than Casselton, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Bowman scores 73 compared to 79 for Casselton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Casselton 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 $764/month in Casselton — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Casselton has cheaper rent, Bowman actually has lower median home values ($181,300 vs $297,500).

Median household income in Bowman is $70,859 compared to $68,472 in Casselton (+3.5%). Bowman offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bowman spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Casselton.