Lisbon, ND vs Ray, ND

Lisbon is moderately more affordable than Ray, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Lisbon scores 67 compared to 78 for Ray, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ray can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lisbon is $671/month compared to $971/month in Ray — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lisbon is more affordable at $185,700 median vs $211,500.

Median household income in Lisbon is $61,953 compared to $69,792 in Ray (-11.2%). The higher salaries in Ray partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lisbon spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, less than the 16.7% in Ray.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.2°F vs 41.7°F). Lisbon receives more rainfall at 24" per year compared to 15.1" in Ray.