Belt, MT vs Big Timber, MT

Belt is moderately more affordable than Big Timber, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Belt scores 74 compared to 82 for Big Timber, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Big Timber can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belt is $910/month compared to $1,009/month in Big Timber — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belt is more affordable at $170,500 median vs $235,100.

Median household income in Belt is $72,083 compared to $63,514 in Big Timber (+13.5%). Belt offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Belt spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Big Timber.