Alberton, MT vs West Glacier, MT

Alberton is moderately more affordable than West Glacier, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Alberton scores 88 compared to 103 for West Glacier, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Glacier 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 $800/month in West Glacier — a 45% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while West Glacier has cheaper rent, Alberton actually has lower median home values ($247,000 vs $565,500).

Median household income in Alberton is $71,250 compared to $87,344 in West Glacier (-18.4%). While West Glacier 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 11% in West Glacier.