Casselton, ND vs Northwood, ND

Northwood is moderately more affordable than Casselton, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Casselton scores 79 compared to 69 for Northwood, 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 $750/month in Northwood — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Northwood is more affordable at $200,500 median vs $297,500.

Median household income in Casselton is $68,472 compared to $76,875 in Northwood (-10.9%). Northwood offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Casselton spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, more than the 11.7% in Northwood.