Mayville, ND vs Ray, ND

Mayville is moderately more affordable than Ray, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Mayville scores 72 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 Mayville is $828/month compared to $971/month in Ray — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mayville is more affordable at $196,200 median vs $211,500.

Median household income in Mayville is $64,044 compared to $69,792 in Ray (-8.2%). While Ray is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mayville spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, less than the 16.7% in Ray.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (39.8°F vs 41.7°F). Mayville receives more rainfall at 21.7" per year compared to 15.1" in Ray.