Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT vs Livingston, MT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is 23.8% cheaper than Livingston. With a cost index of 69 vs 91, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Anaconda-Deer Lodge County to Livingston should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is $661/month compared to $987/month in Livingston — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is more affordable at $209,700 median vs $348,700.

Median household income in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is $49,533 compared to $65,187 in Livingston (-24%). While Livingston 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 18.2% in Livingston.