Casselton, ND vs Devils Lake, ND

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Devils Lake is 20.1% cheaper than Casselton. With a cost index of 66 vs 79, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Devils Lake to Casselton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Casselton is $764/month compared to $678/month in Devils Lake — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Devils Lake is more affordable at $171,000 median vs $297,500.

Median household income in Casselton is $68,472 compared to $42,755 in Devils Lake (+60.1%). 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 19% in Devils Lake.