Burlington, ND vs Carrington, ND

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Carrington is 23.6% cheaper than Burlington. With a cost index of 65 vs 81, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Carrington to Burlington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Burlington is $988/month compared to $743/month in Carrington — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carrington is more affordable at $141,800 median vs $237,800.

Median household income in Burlington is $95,216 compared to $65,469 in Carrington (+45.4%). While Burlington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Burlington spend roughly 12.5% of their income on rent, less than the 13.6% in Carrington.