Ellendale, ND vs Mayville, ND

Ellendale is moderately more affordable than Mayville, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Ellendale scores 64 compared to 72 for Mayville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mayville 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 $828/month in Mayville — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ellendale is more affordable at $115,900 median vs $196,200.

Median household income in Ellendale is $40,000 compared to $64,044 in Mayville (-37.5%). While Mayville 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 15.5% in Mayville.

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