Alberton, MT vs Fort Benton, MT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fort Benton is 23.1% cheaper than Alberton. With a cost index of 72 vs 88, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fort Benton 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 $745/month in Fort Benton — a 56% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Benton is more affordable at $201,900 median vs $247,000.

Median household income in Alberton is $71,250 compared to $67,171 in Fort Benton (+6.1%). Alberton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Alberton spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 13.3% in Fort Benton.