New Town, ND vs Wahpeton, ND

Wahpeton is moderately more affordable than New Town, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. New Town scores 72 compared to 67 for Wahpeton, 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 $753/month in Wahpeton — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wahpeton is more affordable at $164,600 median vs $199,700.

Median household income in New Town is $50,707 compared to $57,417 in Wahpeton (-11.7%). Wahpeton 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 15.7% in Wahpeton.

Climate-wise, Wahpeton is notably warmer with an average of 44°F compared to 40.9°F in New Town. Wahpeton receives more rainfall at 22.9" per year compared to 17.8" in New Town.