Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT vs Laurel, MT

Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is moderately more affordable than Laurel, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Anaconda-Deer Lodge County scores 69 compared to 80 for Laurel, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Laurel 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 $953/month in Laurel — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is more affordable at $209,700 median vs $232,700.

Median household income in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is $49,533 compared to $66,382 in Laurel (-25.4%). While Laurel 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 17.2% in Laurel.