Lincoln, ND vs Surrey, ND

Surrey is moderately more affordable than Lincoln, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Lincoln scores 90 compared to 81 for Surrey, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lincoln can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lincoln is $1,222/month compared to $846/month in Surrey — a 44% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Surrey has cheaper rent, Lincoln actually has lower median home values ($259,400 vs $302,200).

Median household income in Lincoln is $83,387 compared to $105,125 in Surrey (-20.7%). Surrey offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lincoln spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 9.7% in Surrey.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (43.1°F vs 43.4°F). Lincoln receives more rainfall at 19.1" per year compared to 16.7" in Surrey.