Rugby, ND vs Wishek, ND

Wishek is moderately more affordable than Rugby, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Rugby scores 68 compared to 61 for Wishek, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rugby 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 $712/month in Wishek — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wishek is more affordable at $103,300 median vs $147,800.

Median household income in Rugby is $50,580 compared to $65,357 in Wishek (-22.6%). Wishek offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Rugby spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13.1% in Wishek.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (40.2°F vs 40.3°F). Wishek receives more rainfall at 20.9" per year compared to 20" in Rugby.