Hazen, ND vs Surrey, ND

Hazen is moderately more affordable than Surrey, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Hazen scores 77 compared to 81 for Surrey, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Surrey 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 $846/month in Surrey — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Surrey has cheaper rent, Hazen actually has lower median home values ($189,300 vs $302,200).

Median household income in Hazen is $72,094 compared to $105,125 in Surrey (-31.4%). While Surrey 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 9.7% in Surrey.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (40.9°F vs 43.4°F). Hazen receives more rainfall at 17.8" per year compared to 16.7" in Surrey.