Carrington, ND vs Crosby, ND

Carrington is moderately more affordable than Crosby, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Carrington scores 65 compared to 71 for Crosby, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Crosby can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carrington is $743/month compared to $1,023/month in Crosby — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carrington has cheaper rent, Crosby actually has lower median home values ($111,800 vs $141,800).

Median household income in Carrington is $65,469 compared to $80,000 in Crosby (-18.2%). While Crosby is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carrington spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Crosby.