Alberton, MT vs Big Timber, MT

Big Timber is moderately more affordable than Alberton, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Alberton scores 88 compared to 82 for Big Timber, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alberton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alberton is $1,161/month compared to $1,009/month in Big Timber — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Big Timber is more affordable at $235,100 median vs $247,000.

Median household income in Alberton is $71,250 compared to $63,514 in Big Timber (+12.2%). While Alberton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alberton spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Big Timber.