Rugby, ND vs Thompson, ND

Rugby is moderately more affordable than Thompson, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Rugby scores 68 compared to 74 for Thompson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Thompson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Rugby is $829/month compared to $706/month in Thompson — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Thompson has cheaper rent, Rugby actually has lower median home values ($147,800 vs $274,000).

Median household income in Rugby is $50,580 compared to $110,909 in Thompson (-54.4%). While Thompson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Rugby spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, more than the 7.6% in Thompson.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (40.2°F vs 39.8°F). Thompson receives more rainfall at 21.7" per year compared to 20" in Rugby.