Hazen, ND vs Park River, ND

Park River is moderately more affordable than Hazen, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Hazen scores 77 compared to 68 for Park River, 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 $892/month in Park River — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Park River is more affordable at $118,600 median vs $189,300.

Median household income in Hazen is $72,094 compared to $76,080 in Park River (-5.2%). Park River offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hazen spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Park River.

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