Hillsboro, ND vs Milnor, ND

Milnor is moderately more affordable than Hillsboro, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Hillsboro scores 65 compared to 62 for Milnor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hillsboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hillsboro is $645/month compared to $638/month in Milnor — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Milnor is more affordable at $142,600 median vs $180,800.

Median household income in Hillsboro is $77,844 compared to $80,417 in Milnor (-3.2%). Milnor offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hillsboro spend roughly 9.9% of their income on rent, more than the 9.5% in Milnor.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.2°F vs 44°F). Hillsboro receives more rainfall at 24" per year compared to 22.9" in Milnor.