Garrison, ND vs Minto, ND

Minto is moderately more affordable than Garrison, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Garrison scores 65 compared to 58 for Minto, 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 $650/month in Minto — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Garrison has cheaper rent, Minto actually has lower median home values ($94,600 vs $181,800).

Median household income in Garrison is $68,646 compared to $71,071 in Minto (-3.4%). Minto 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, less than the 11% in Minto.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (40.9°F vs 39.8°F). Minto receives more rainfall at 21.7" per year compared to 17.8" in Garrison.