Burlington, ND vs Stanley, ND

Burlington is moderately more affordable than Stanley, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Burlington scores 81 compared to 85 for Stanley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stanley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burlington is $988/month compared to $1,120/month in Stanley — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Burlington is more affordable at $237,800 median vs $241,300.

Median household income in Burlington is $95,216 compared to $105,893 in Stanley (-10.1%). While Stanley 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 12.7% in Stanley.