Hatton, ND vs Medina, ND

Medina is moderately more affordable than Hatton, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Hatton scores 62 compared to 55 for Medina, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hatton 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 $598/month in Medina — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Medina is more affordable at $75,000 median vs $133,700.

Median household income in Hatton is $72,885 compared to $51,875 in Medina (+40.5%). While Hatton 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, less than the 13.8% in Medina.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (39.8°F vs 40.3°F). Hatton receives more rainfall at 21.7" per year compared to 20.9" in Medina.