Lisbon, ND vs Northwood, ND

Lisbon, ND and Northwood, ND have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.9% difference in their overall index. Lisbon scores 67 while Northwood scores 69 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lisbon is $671/month compared to $750/month in Northwood — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lisbon is more affordable at $185,700 median vs $200,500.

Median household income in Lisbon is $61,953 compared to $76,875 in Northwood (-19.4%). While Northwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lisbon spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, more than the 11.7% in Northwood.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.2°F vs 39.8°F). Lisbon receives more rainfall at 24" per year compared to 21.7" in Northwood.