Glen Ullin, ND vs Medina, ND

Medina is moderately more affordable than Glen Ullin, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Glen Ullin scores 63 compared to 55 for Medina, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glen Ullin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glen Ullin is $750/month compared to $598/month in Medina — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Medina is more affordable at $75,000 median vs $105,500.

Median household income in Glen Ullin is $48,558 compared to $51,875 in Medina (-6.4%). Medina offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Glen Ullin spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Medina.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.8°F vs 40.3°F). Medina receives more rainfall at 20.9" per year compared to 15.6" in Glen Ullin.