Mayville, ND vs Steele, ND

Steele is moderately more affordable than Mayville, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Mayville scores 72 compared to 68 for Steele, 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 $786/month in Steele — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Steele is more affordable at $160,300 median vs $196,200.

Median household income in Mayville is $64,044 compared to $63,000 in Steele (+1.7%). Mayville does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Mayville spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Steele.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (39.8°F vs 40.3°F). Mayville receives more rainfall at 21.7" per year compared to 20.9" in Steele.