Lisbon, ND vs Wishek, ND

Wishek is moderately more affordable than Lisbon, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Lisbon scores 67 compared to 61 for Wishek, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lisbon 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 $712/month in Wishek — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lisbon has cheaper rent, Wishek actually has lower median home values ($103,300 vs $185,700).

Median household income in Lisbon is $61,953 compared to $65,357 in Wishek (-5.2%). Wishek offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lisbon spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, less than the 13.1% in Wishek.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.2°F vs 40.3°F). Lisbon receives more rainfall at 24" per year compared to 20.9" in Wishek.