New Rockford, ND vs Pembina, ND

New Rockford is moderately more affordable than Pembina, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. New Rockford scores 57 compared to 62 for Pembina, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pembina can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Rockford is $584/month compared to $675/month in Pembina — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Rockford is more affordable at $101,400 median vs $133,700.

Median household income in New Rockford is $47,969 compared to $88,523 in Pembina (-45.8%). While Pembina is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of New Rockford spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, more than the 9.2% in Pembina.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (40.2°F vs 38.4°F). Pembina receives more rainfall at 22.1" per year compared to 20" in New Rockford.