Hazen, ND vs Lincoln, ND

Hazen is moderately more affordable than Lincoln, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Hazen scores 77 compared to 90 for Lincoln, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lincoln can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hazen is $989/month compared to $1,222/month in Lincoln — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hazen is more affordable at $189,300 median vs $259,400.

Median household income in Hazen is $72,094 compared to $83,387 in Lincoln (-13.5%). The higher salaries in Lincoln partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hazen spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Lincoln.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (40.9°F vs 43.1°F). Lincoln receives more rainfall at 19.1" per year compared to 17.8" in Hazen.