Hazen, ND vs Valley City, ND

Valley City is moderately more affordable than Hazen, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Hazen scores 77 compared to 67 for Valley City, 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 $782/month in Valley City — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Valley City is more affordable at $152,800 median vs $189,300.

Median household income in Hazen is $72,094 compared to $56,471 in Valley City (+27.7%). 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 16.6% in Valley City.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (40.9°F vs 41.3°F). Valley City receives more rainfall at 19.8" per year compared to 17.8" in Hazen.