Belt, MT vs Thompson Falls, MT

Thompson Falls is moderately more affordable than Belt, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Belt scores 74 compared to 65 for Thompson Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Belt 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 $575/month in Thompson Falls — a 58% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Thompson Falls has cheaper rent, Belt actually has lower median home values ($170,500 vs $182,200).

Median household income in Belt is $72,083 compared to $53,203 in Thompson Falls (+35.5%). While Belt is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Belt spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Thompson Falls.