Mayville, ND vs Rugby, ND

Rugby is moderately more affordable than Mayville, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Mayville scores 72 compared to 68 for Rugby, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mayville 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 $829/month in Rugby — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mayville has cheaper rent, Rugby actually has lower median home values ($147,800 vs $196,200).

Median household income in Mayville is $64,044 compared to $50,580 in Rugby (+26.6%). While Mayville 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 19.7% in Rugby.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (39.8°F vs 40.2°F). Mayville receives more rainfall at 21.7" per year compared to 20" in Rugby.