Ellendale, ND vs Lisbon, ND

Ellendale, ND and Lisbon, ND have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.4% difference in their overall index. Ellendale scores 64 while Lisbon scores 67 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 Ellendale is $786/month compared to $671/month in Lisbon — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lisbon has cheaper rent, Ellendale actually has lower median home values ($115,900 vs $185,700).

Median household income in Ellendale is $40,000 compared to $61,953 in Lisbon (-35.4%). While Lisbon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ellendale spend roughly 23.6% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Lisbon.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (41.9°F vs 42.2°F). Lisbon receives more rainfall at 24" per year compared to 19.9" in Ellendale.