Hazen, ND vs Mayville, ND

Mayville is moderately more affordable than Hazen, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Hazen scores 77 compared to 72 for Mayville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hazen 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 $828/month in Mayville — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mayville has cheaper rent, Hazen actually has lower median home values ($189,300 vs $196,200).

Median household income in Hazen is $72,094 compared to $64,044 in Mayville (+12.6%). While Hazen is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hazen spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Mayville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (40.9°F vs 39.8°F). Mayville receives more rainfall at 21.7" per year compared to 17.8" in Hazen.