Pembina, ND vs Wing, ND

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Wing is 15% cheaper than Pembina. With a cost index of 54 vs 62, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Wing to Pembina should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Pembina is $675/month compared to $525/month in Wing — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wing is more affordable at $86,700 median vs $133,700.

Median household income in Pembina is $88,523 compared to $85,568 in Wing (+3.5%). Pembina does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Pembina spend roughly 9.2% of their income on rent, more than the 7.4% in Wing.

Climate-wise, Wing is notably warmer with an average of 43.1°F compared to 38.4°F in Pembina. Pembina receives more rainfall at 22.1" per year compared to 19.1" in Wing.