Carrington, ND vs New Salem, ND

Carrington is moderately more affordable than New Salem, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Carrington scores 65 compared to 72 for New Salem, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Salem 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 $866/month in New Salem — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carrington is more affordable at $141,800 median vs $173,400.

Median household income in Carrington is $65,469 compared to $69,750 in New Salem (-6.1%). The higher salaries in New Salem partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Carrington spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, less than the 14.9% in New Salem.