Scranton, ND vs Thompson, ND

Scranton is moderately more affordable than Thompson, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Scranton scores 63 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 Scranton is $775/month compared to $706/month in Thompson — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Thompson has cheaper rent, Scranton actually has lower median home values ($109,700 vs $274,000).

Median household income in Scranton is $91,250 compared to $110,909 in Thompson (-17.7%). 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 Scranton spend roughly 10.2% of their income on rent, more than the 7.6% in Thompson.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.3°F vs 39.8°F). Thompson receives more rainfall at 21.7" per year compared to 14.3" in Scranton.