Hatton, ND vs Hillsboro, ND

Hatton is moderately more affordable than Hillsboro, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Hatton scores 62 compared to 65 for Hillsboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hillsboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hatton is $675/month compared to $645/month in Hillsboro — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hillsboro has cheaper rent, Hatton actually has lower median home values ($133,700 vs $180,800).

Median household income in Hatton is $72,885 compared to $77,844 in Hillsboro (-6.4%). While Hillsboro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hatton spend roughly 11.1% of their income on rent, more than the 9.9% in Hillsboro.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (39.8°F vs 42.2°F). Hillsboro receives more rainfall at 24" per year compared to 21.7" in Hatton.