Carrington, ND vs Casselton, ND

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Carrington is 17.3% cheaper than Casselton. With a cost index of 65 vs 79, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Carrington to Casselton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Carrington is $743/month compared to $764/month in Casselton — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carrington is more affordable at $141,800 median vs $297,500.

Median household income in Carrington is $65,469 compared to $68,472 in Casselton (-4.4%). Casselton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Carrington spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Casselton.