Dickinson, ND vs Williston, ND

Dickinson is moderately more affordable than Williston, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Dickinson scores 81 compared to 86 for Williston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Williston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dickinson is $963/month compared to $1,106/month in Williston — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dickinson is more affordable at $252,400 median vs $262,700.

Median household income in Dickinson is $76,964 compared to $84,309 in Williston (-8.7%). While Williston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dickinson spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, less than the 15.7% in Williston.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.8°F vs 41.7°F). Dickinson receives more rainfall at 15.6" per year compared to 15.1" in Williston.