New Town, ND vs Valley City, ND

Valley City is moderately more affordable than New Town, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. New Town scores 72 compared to 67 for Valley City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Town 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 $782/month in Valley City — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Valley City is more affordable at $152,800 median vs $199,700.

Median household income in New Town is $50,707 compared to $56,471 in Valley City (-10.2%). Valley City offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of New Town spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in Valley City.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (40.9°F vs 41.3°F). Valley City receives more rainfall at 19.8" per year compared to 17.8" in New Town.