Black Eagle, MT vs Columbus, MT

Black Eagle is moderately more affordable than Columbus, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Black Eagle scores 73 compared to 81 for Columbus, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Columbus can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Black Eagle is $857/month compared to $926/month in Columbus — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Black Eagle is more affordable at $179,800 median vs $264,000.

Median household income in Black Eagle is $55,588 compared to $62,500 in Columbus (-11.1%). While Columbus is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Black Eagle spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Columbus.