Alberton, MT vs Elliston, MT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Elliston is 15.5% cheaper than Alberton. With a cost index of 76 vs 88, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Elliston to Alberton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Alberton is $1,161/month compared to $775/month in Elliston — a 50% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Elliston has cheaper rent, Alberton actually has lower median home values ($247,000 vs $248,300).

Median household income in Alberton is $71,250 compared to $41,719 in Elliston (+70.8%). 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, less than the 22.3% in Elliston.