Bowman, ND vs New Town, ND

Bowman, ND and New Town, ND have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.5% difference in their overall index. Bowman scores 73 while New Town scores 72 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bowman is $904/month compared to $819/month in New Town — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Town has cheaper rent, Bowman actually has lower median home values ($181,300 vs $199,700).

Median household income in Bowman is $70,859 compared to $50,707 in New Town (+39.7%). 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, less than the 19.4% in New Town.