Bowman, ND vs Grafton, ND

Grafton is moderately more affordable than Bowman, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Bowman scores 73 compared to 65 for Grafton, 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 $715/month in Grafton — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grafton is more affordable at $153,800 median vs $181,300.

Median household income in Bowman is $70,859 compared to $60,184 in Grafton (+17.7%). While Bowman is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bowman spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14.3% in Grafton.