Burlington, ND vs Rugby, ND

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Rugby is 17.9% cheaper than Burlington. With a cost index of 68 vs 81, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Rugby to Burlington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Burlington is $988/month compared to $829/month in Rugby — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rugby is more affordable at $147,800 median vs $237,800.

Median household income in Burlington is $95,216 compared to $50,580 in Rugby (+88.2%). 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 19.7% in Rugby.