Park River, ND vs Pembina, ND

Pembina is moderately more affordable than Park River, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Park River scores 68 compared to 62 for Pembina, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Park River can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Park River is $892/month compared to $675/month in Pembina — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pembina has cheaper rent, Park River actually has lower median home values ($118,600 vs $133,700).

Median household income in Park River is $76,080 compared to $88,523 in Pembina (-14.1%). Pembina offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Park River spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, more than the 9.2% in Pembina.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (39.8°F vs 38.4°F). Pembina receives more rainfall at 22.1" per year compared to 21.7" in Park River.