Shelby, Montana vs. Watford City, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watford City, North Dakota is 28.4% more expensive than Shelby, Montana.

You would need a salary of $282,510 in Watford City, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelby, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watford City, North Dakota is more expensive than Shelby, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Watford City
than in Shelby, Montana
Shelby, MT vs. Watford City, ND
Compared to Shelby, Watford City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher