Lisbon, ND vs Thompson, ND

Lisbon is moderately more affordable than Thompson, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Lisbon scores 67 compared to 74 for Thompson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Thompson 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 $706/month in Thompson — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lisbon is more affordable at $185,700 median vs $274,000.

Median household income in Lisbon is $61,953 compared to $110,909 in Thompson (-44.1%). While Thompson 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 7.6% in Thompson.

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 Thompson.