Garrison, ND vs Rugby, ND

Garrison is moderately more affordable than Rugby, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Garrison scores 65 compared to 68 for Rugby, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rugby 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 $829/month in Rugby — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Garrison has cheaper rent, Rugby actually has lower median home values ($147,800 vs $181,800).

Median household income in Garrison is $68,646 compared to $50,580 in Rugby (+35.7%). Garrison 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 19.7% in Rugby.

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