Bowman, ND vs Lincoln, ND

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bowman is 18.2% cheaper than Lincoln. With a cost index of 73 vs 90, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bowman to Lincoln should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bowman is $904/month compared to $1,222/month in Lincoln — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bowman is more affordable at $181,300 median vs $259,400.

Median household income in Bowman is $70,859 compared to $83,387 in Lincoln (-15%). The higher salaries in Lincoln 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, less than the 17.6% in Lincoln.