Glen Ullin, ND vs Park River, ND

Glen Ullin is moderately more affordable than Park River, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Glen Ullin scores 63 compared to 68 for Park River, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Park River 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 $892/month in Park River — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glen Ullin is more affordable at $105,500 median vs $118,600.

Median household income in Glen Ullin is $48,558 compared to $76,080 in Park River (-36.2%). While Park River is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Glen Ullin spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Park River.

Climate-wise, Glen Ullin is notably warmer with an average of 42.8°F compared to 39.8°F in Park River. Park River receives more rainfall at 21.7" per year compared to 15.6" in Glen Ullin.