Fort Ransom, ND vs St. Thomas, ND

St. Thomas is moderately more affordable than Fort Ransom, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Fort Ransom scores 88 compared to 77 for St. Thomas, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Ransom can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in Fort Ransom are $212,500 compared to $74,100 in St. Thomas, a 187% gap.

Median household income in Fort Ransom is $78,750 compared to $67,083 in St. Thomas (+17.4%). While Fort Ransom is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (41.3°F vs 38.4°F). St. Thomas receives more rainfall at 22.1" per year compared to 19.8" in Fort Ransom.