Burlington, ND vs Casselton, ND

Burlington, ND and Casselton, ND have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.2% difference in their overall index. Burlington scores 81 while Casselton scores 79 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 Burlington is $988/month compared to $764/month in Casselton — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Casselton has cheaper rent, Burlington actually has lower median home values ($237,800 vs $297,500).

Median household income in Burlington is $95,216 compared to $68,472 in Casselton (+39.1%). 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 13.4% in Casselton.