Elgin, ND vs Medina, ND

Medina is moderately more affordable than Elgin, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Elgin scores 60 compared to 55 for Medina, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elgin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elgin is $649/month compared to $598/month in Medina — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Medina is more affordable at $75,000 median vs $111,400.

Median household income in Elgin is $40,000 compared to $51,875 in Medina (-22.9%). Medina offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Elgin spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Medina.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.3°F vs 40.3°F). Medina receives more rainfall at 20.9" per year compared to 14.3" in Elgin.