Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT vs Miles City, MT

Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is moderately more affordable than Miles City, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Anaconda-Deer Lodge County scores 69 compared to 76 for Miles City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Miles City 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 $932/month in Miles City — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Anaconda-Deer Lodge County has cheaper rent, Miles City actually has lower median home values ($182,700 vs $209,700).

Median household income in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is $49,533 compared to $60,732 in Miles City (-18.4%). While Miles City 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 18.4% in Miles City.