Ray, ND vs Stanley, ND

Ray is moderately more affordable than Stanley, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Ray scores 78 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 Ray is $971/month compared to $1,120/month in Stanley — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ray is more affordable at $211,500 median vs $241,300.

Median household income in Ray is $69,792 compared to $105,893 in Stanley (-34.1%). 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 Ray spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Stanley.

Climate-wise, Ray is notably warmer with an average of 41.7°F compared to 37.9°F in Stanley. Stanley receives more rainfall at 15.7" per year compared to 15.1" in Ray.