Black Eagle, MT vs Dutton, MT

Dutton is moderately more affordable than Black Eagle, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Black Eagle scores 73 compared to 67 for Dutton, 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 $788/month in Dutton — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dutton is more affordable at $129,500 median vs $179,800.

Median household income in Black Eagle is $55,588 compared to $55,469 in Dutton (+0.2%). Black Eagle does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Black Eagle spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17% in Dutton.