New Town, ND vs Stanley, ND

New Town is moderately more affordable than Stanley, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. New Town scores 72 compared to 85 for Stanley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stanley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Town is $819/month compared to $1,120/month in Stanley — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Town is more affordable at $199,700 median vs $241,300.

Median household income in New Town is $50,707 compared to $105,893 in Stanley (-52.1%). While Stanley 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 Town spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Stanley.

Climate-wise, New Town is notably warmer with an average of 40.9°F compared to 37.9°F in Stanley. New Town receives more rainfall at 17.8" per year compared to 15.7" in Stanley.