Carrington, ND vs Northwood, ND

Carrington is moderately more affordable than Northwood, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Carrington scores 65 compared to 69 for Northwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Northwood 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 $750/month in Northwood — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carrington is more affordable at $141,800 median vs $200,500.

Median household income in Carrington is $65,469 compared to $76,875 in Northwood (-14.8%). While Northwood 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, more than the 11.7% in Northwood.