Elgin, ND vs Harvey, ND

Elgin, ND and Harvey, ND have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0% difference in their overall index. Elgin scores 60 while Harvey scores 60 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 Elgin is $649/month compared to $631/month in Harvey — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Harvey has cheaper rent, Elgin actually has lower median home values ($111,400 vs $118,000).

Median household income in Elgin is $40,000 compared to $42,368 in Harvey (-5.6%). While Harvey is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Elgin spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.9% in Harvey.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.3°F vs 40.2°F). Harvey receives more rainfall at 20" per year compared to 14.3" in Elgin.