Edgeley, ND vs Medina, ND

Edgeley, ND and Medina, ND have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.8% difference in their overall index. Edgeley scores 55 while Medina scores 55 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Edgeley is $518/month compared to $598/month in Medina — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Edgeley has cheaper rent, Medina actually has lower median home values ($75,000 vs $99,100).

Median household income in Edgeley is $45,556 compared to $51,875 in Medina (-12.2%). While Medina is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Edgeley spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, less than the 13.8% in Medina.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (41.3°F vs 40.3°F). Medina receives more rainfall at 20.9" per year compared to 19.8" in Edgeley.