Absarokee, MT vs Charlo, MT

Charlo is moderately more affordable than Absarokee, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Absarokee scores 81 compared to 71 for Charlo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Absarokee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Absarokee is $943/month compared to $833/month in Charlo — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Charlo is more affordable at $162,500 median vs $258,100.

Median household income in Absarokee is $57,212 compared to $39,107 in Charlo (+46.3%). While Absarokee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Absarokee spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 25.6% in Charlo.