Black Eagle, MT vs Drummond, MT

Drummond is moderately more affordable than Black Eagle, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Black Eagle scores 73 compared to 68 for Drummond, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Black Eagle 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 $608/month in Drummond — a 41% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Drummond has cheaper rent, Black Eagle actually has lower median home values ($179,800 vs $210,000).

Median household income in Black Eagle is $55,588 compared to $44,375 in Drummond (+25.3%). While Black Eagle 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 16.4% in Drummond.