Alberton, MT vs Frenchtown, MT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Alberton is 19.1% cheaper than Frenchtown. With a cost index of 88 vs 109, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Alberton to Frenchtown should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Alberton is $1,161/month compared to $1,458/month in Frenchtown — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alberton is more affordable at $247,000 median vs $391,600.

Median household income in Alberton is $71,250 compared to $90,767 in Frenchtown (-21.5%). While Frenchtown 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 19.3% in Frenchtown.