Boulder, MT vs Glasgow, MT

Boulder is moderately more affordable than Glasgow, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Boulder scores 69 compared to 74 for Glasgow, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glasgow can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Boulder is $692/month compared to $794/month in Glasgow — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Boulder is more affordable at $194,800 median vs $206,000.

Median household income in Boulder is $61,250 compared to $76,985 in Glasgow (-20.4%). While Glasgow is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Boulder spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12.4% in Glasgow.