Devils Lake, ND vs Jamestown, ND

Devils Lake is moderately more affordable than Jamestown, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Devils Lake scores 66 compared to 69 for Jamestown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jamestown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Devils Lake is $678/month compared to $741/month in Jamestown — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Devils Lake is more affordable at $171,000 median vs $192,500.

Median household income in Devils Lake is $42,755 compared to $54,809 in Jamestown (-22%). While Jamestown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Devils Lake spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Jamestown.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (40.2°F vs 41.3°F). Devils Lake receives more rainfall at 20" per year compared to 19.8" in Jamestown.