Cannon Ball, ND vs Carrington, ND

Cannon Ball is moderately more affordable than Carrington, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Cannon Ball scores 56 compared to 65 for Carrington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carrington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cannon Ball is $458/month compared to $743/month in Carrington — a 38% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cannon Ball is more affordable at $128,100 median vs $141,800.

Median household income in Cannon Ball is $33,542 compared to $65,469 in Carrington (-48.8%). While Carrington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cannon Ball spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in Carrington.