Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT vs Havre, MT

Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is moderately more affordable than Havre, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Anaconda-Deer Lodge County scores 69 compared to 73 for Havre, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Havre 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 $802/month in Havre — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Anaconda-Deer Lodge County has cheaper rent, Havre actually has lower median home values ($197,600 vs $209,700).

Median household income in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is $49,533 compared to $58,000 in Havre (-14.6%). While Havre is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Havre.