Casselton, ND vs Lincoln, ND

Casselton is moderately more affordable than Lincoln, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Casselton scores 79 compared to 90 for Lincoln, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lincoln 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 $1,222/month in Lincoln — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Casselton has cheaper rent, Lincoln actually has lower median home values ($259,400 vs $297,500).

Median household income in Casselton is $68,472 compared to $83,387 in Lincoln (-17.9%). While Lincoln 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 17.6% in Lincoln.