Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT vs Dillon, MT

Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is moderately more affordable than Dillon, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Anaconda-Deer Lodge County scores 69 compared to 77 for Dillon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dillon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is $661/month compared to $821/month in Dillon — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is more affordable at $209,700 median vs $237,500.

Median household income in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is $49,533 compared to $51,458 in Dillon (-3.7%). Dillon 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 Anaconda-Deer Lodge County spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Dillon.