Devils Lake, ND vs New Town, ND

Devils Lake is moderately more affordable than New Town, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Devils Lake scores 66 compared to 72 for New Town, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Town 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 $819/month in New Town — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Devils Lake is more affordable at $171,000 median vs $199,700.

Median household income in Devils Lake is $42,755 compared to $50,707 in New Town (-15.7%). While New Town 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, less than the 19.4% in New Town.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (40.2°F vs 40.9°F). Devils Lake receives more rainfall at 20" per year compared to 17.8" in New Town.