Casselton, ND vs Cavalier, ND

Cavalier is moderately more affordable than Casselton, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Casselton scores 79 compared to 69 for Cavalier, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Casselton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Casselton is $764/month compared to $829/month in Cavalier — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Casselton has cheaper rent, Cavalier actually has lower median home values ($155,500 vs $297,500).

Median household income in Casselton is $68,472 compared to $57,188 in Cavalier (+19.7%). While Casselton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Casselton spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in Cavalier.