Granville, ND vs Steele, ND

Granville is moderately more affordable than Steele, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Granville scores 65 compared to 68 for Steele, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Steele can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Granville is $825/month compared to $786/month in Steele — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Steele has cheaper rent, Granville actually has lower median home values ($103,100 vs $160,300).

Median household income in Granville is $95,000 compared to $63,000 in Steele (+50.8%). Granville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Granville spend roughly 10.4% of their income on rent, less than the 15% in Steele.

Climate-wise, Granville is notably warmer with an average of 43.4°F compared to 40.3°F in Steele. Steele receives more rainfall at 20.9" per year compared to 16.7" in Granville.