Casselton, ND vs Thompson, ND

Thompson is moderately more affordable than Casselton, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Casselton scores 79 compared to 74 for Thompson, 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 $706/month in Thompson — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Thompson is more affordable at $274,000 median vs $297,500.

Median household income in Casselton is $68,472 compared to $110,909 in Thompson (-38.3%). Thompson 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 7.6% in Thompson.