Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT vs Polson, MT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is 20% cheaper than Polson. With a cost index of 69 vs 87, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Anaconda-Deer Lodge County to Polson 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 $921/month in Polson — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is more affordable at $209,700 median vs $321,000.

Median household income in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is $49,533 compared to $51,463 in Polson (-3.8%). Polson 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 21.5% in Polson.