Ellendale, ND vs Finley, ND

Finley is moderately more affordable than Ellendale, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Ellendale scores 64 compared to 56 for Finley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ellendale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ellendale is $786/month compared to $642/month in Finley — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Finley is more affordable at $73,100 median vs $115,900.

Median household income in Ellendale is $40,000 compared to $74,583 in Finley (-46.4%). Finley offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Ellendale spend roughly 23.6% of their income on rent, more than the 10.3% in Finley.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (41.9°F vs 39.8°F). Finley receives more rainfall at 21.7" per year compared to 19.9" in Ellendale.