Garrison, ND vs Leeds, ND

Leeds is moderately more affordable than Garrison, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Garrison scores 65 compared to 57 for Leeds, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Garrison can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Garrison is $625/month compared to $624/month in Leeds — a 0% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Leeds is more affordable at $82,900 median vs $181,800.

Median household income in Garrison is $68,646 compared to $73,750 in Leeds (-6.9%). Leeds offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Garrison spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, more than the 10.2% in Leeds.

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