Ellendale, ND vs New Town, ND

Ellendale is moderately more affordable than New Town, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Ellendale scores 64 compared to 72 for New Town, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Town 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 $819/month in New Town — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ellendale is more affordable at $115,900 median vs $199,700.

Median household income in Ellendale is $40,000 compared to $50,707 in New Town (-21.1%). While New Town 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 19.4% in New Town.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (41.9°F vs 40.9°F). Ellendale receives more rainfall at 19.9" per year compared to 17.8" in New Town.