Hazen, ND vs New Salem, ND

New Salem is moderately more affordable than Hazen, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Hazen scores 77 compared to 72 for New Salem, 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 $866/month in New Salem — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Salem is more affordable at $173,400 median vs $189,300.

Median household income in Hazen is $72,094 compared to $69,750 in New Salem (+3.4%). Hazen 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 Hazen spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14.9% in New Salem.

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