Hettinger, ND vs Lisbon, ND

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Hettinger is 16.9% cheaper than Lisbon. With a cost index of 55 vs 67, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Hettinger to Lisbon should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hettinger is $498/month compared to $671/month in Lisbon — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hettinger is more affordable at $112,600 median vs $185,700.

Median household income in Hettinger is $50,750 compared to $61,953 in Lisbon (-18.1%). While Lisbon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hettinger spend roughly 11.8% of their income on rent, less than the 13% in Lisbon.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.3°F vs 42.2°F). Lisbon receives more rainfall at 24" per year compared to 14.3" in Hettinger.