Casselton, ND vs Oakes, ND

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Oakes is 18.3% cheaper than Casselton. With a cost index of 67 vs 79, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Oakes to Casselton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Casselton is $764/month compared to $740/month in Oakes — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oakes is more affordable at $160,100 median vs $297,500.

Median household income in Casselton is $68,472 compared to $64,750 in Oakes (+5.7%). Casselton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Casselton spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 13.7% in Oakes.