Crosby, ND vs Stanley, ND

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Crosby is 16% cheaper than Stanley. With a cost index of 71 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Crosby to Stanley should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Crosby is $1,023/month compared to $1,120/month in Stanley — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crosby is more affordable at $111,800 median vs $241,300.

Median household income in Crosby is $80,000 compared to $105,893 in Stanley (-24.5%). While Stanley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crosby spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Stanley.