Hazen, ND vs New Town, ND

New Town is moderately more affordable than Hazen, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Hazen scores 77 compared to 72 for New Town, 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 $819/month in New Town — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Town has cheaper rent, Hazen actually has lower median home values ($189,300 vs $199,700).

Median household income in Hazen is $72,094 compared to $50,707 in New Town (+42.2%). 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, less than the 19.4% in New Town.

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