Hettinger, ND vs Scranton, ND

Hettinger is moderately more affordable than Scranton, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Hettinger scores 55 compared to 63 for Scranton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Scranton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hettinger is $498/month compared to $775/month in Scranton — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hettinger has cheaper rent, Scranton actually has lower median home values ($109,700 vs $112,600).

Median household income in Hettinger is $50,750 compared to $91,250 in Scranton (-44.4%). While Scranton 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, more than the 10.2% in Scranton.

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