Jamestown, ND vs Minot, ND

Jamestown is moderately more affordable than Minot, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Jamestown scores 69 compared to 80 for Minot, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Minot can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jamestown is $741/month compared to $928/month in Minot — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jamestown is more affordable at $192,500 median vs $254,400.

Median household income in Jamestown is $54,809 compared to $77,431 in Minot (-29.2%). While Minot is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jamestown spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.4% in Minot.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (41.3°F vs 43.4°F). Jamestown receives more rainfall at 19.8" per year compared to 16.7" in Minot.