Rugby, ND vs Washburn, ND

Rugby is moderately more affordable than Washburn, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Rugby scores 68 compared to 74 for Washburn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Washburn 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 $804/month in Washburn — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Washburn has cheaper rent, Rugby actually has lower median home values ($147,800 vs $226,200).

Median household income in Rugby is $50,580 compared to $75,729 in Washburn (-33.2%). While Washburn 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 12.7% in Washburn.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (40.2°F vs 40.9°F). Rugby receives more rainfall at 20" per year compared to 17.8" in Washburn.