Gwinner, ND vs Oakes, ND

Oakes is moderately more affordable than Gwinner, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Gwinner scores 71 compared to 67 for Oakes, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gwinner can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gwinner is $912/month compared to $740/month in Oakes — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Oakes has cheaper rent, Gwinner actually has lower median home values ($151,900 vs $160,100).

Median household income in Gwinner is $66,071 compared to $64,750 in Oakes (+2%). Gwinner does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Gwinner spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 13.7% in Oakes.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (44°F vs 44°F). Gwinner receives more rainfall at 22.9" per year compared to 21.8" in Oakes.