Ellendale, ND vs Rugby, ND

Ellendale is moderately more affordable than Rugby, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Ellendale scores 64 compared to 68 for Rugby, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rugby 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 $829/month in Rugby — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ellendale is more affordable at $115,900 median vs $147,800.

Median household income in Ellendale is $40,000 compared to $50,580 in Rugby (-20.9%). While Rugby 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 19.7% in Rugby.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (41.9°F vs 40.2°F). Rugby receives more rainfall at 20" per year compared to 19.9" in Ellendale.