Casselton, ND vs Mayville, ND

Mayville is moderately more affordable than Casselton, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Casselton scores 79 compared to 72 for Mayville, 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 $828/month in Mayville — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Casselton has cheaper rent, Mayville actually has lower median home values ($196,200 vs $297,500).

Median household income in Casselton is $68,472 compared to $64,044 in Mayville (+6.9%). The higher salaries in Casselton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Casselton spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 15.5% in Mayville.