Minot, ND vs Williston, ND

Minot is moderately more affordable than Williston, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Minot scores 80 compared to 86 for Williston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Williston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Minot is $928/month compared to $1,106/month in Williston — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Minot is more affordable at $254,400 median vs $262,700.

Median household income in Minot is $77,431 compared to $84,309 in Williston (-8.2%). While Williston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Minot spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, less than the 15.7% in Williston.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (43.4°F vs 41.7°F). Minot receives more rainfall at 16.7" per year compared to 15.1" in Williston.