Fort Totten, ND vs New Town, ND

Fort Totten is moderately more affordable than New Town, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Fort Totten scores 67 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.

Renters will find that Fort Totten has a median rent of $363/month while New Town comes in at $819/month, a 56% difference.

Median household income in Fort Totten is $28,750 compared to $50,707 in New Town (-43.3%). 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 Fort Totten spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.4% in New Town.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (40.2°F vs 40.9°F). Fort Totten receives more rainfall at 20" per year compared to 17.8" in New Town.