Hazen, ND vs Stanley, ND

Hazen is moderately more affordable than Stanley, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Hazen scores 77 compared to 85 for Stanley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stanley 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 $1,120/month in Stanley — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hazen is more affordable at $189,300 median vs $241,300.

Median household income in Hazen is $72,094 compared to $105,893 in Stanley (-31.9%). While Stanley 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 12.7% in Stanley.

Climate-wise, Hazen is notably warmer with an average of 40.9°F compared to 37.9°F in Stanley. Hazen receives more rainfall at 17.8" per year compared to 15.7" in Stanley.