Fessenden, ND vs Regent, ND

Fessenden is moderately more affordable than Regent, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Fessenden scores 55 compared to 61 for Regent, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Regent can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fessenden is $605/month compared to $822/month in Regent — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fessenden has cheaper rent, Regent actually has lower median home values ($57,100 vs $73,300).

Median household income in Fessenden is $65,125 compared to $56,250 in Regent (+15.8%). Fessenden offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fessenden spend roughly 11.1% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Regent.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (40.2°F vs 42.8°F). Fessenden receives more rainfall at 20" per year compared to 15.6" in Regent.