Batavia, MT vs Three Forks, MT

Batavia is moderately more affordable than Three Forks, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Batavia scores 93 compared to 104 for Three Forks, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Three Forks can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Batavia is $1,152/month compared to $1,263/month in Three Forks — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Batavia is more affordable at $310,000 median vs $382,400.

Median household income in Batavia is $61,346 compared to $80,394 in Three Forks (-23.7%). While Three Forks is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Batavia spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 18.9% in Three Forks.