Broadus, MT vs Harlowton, MT

Broadus is moderately more affordable than Harlowton, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Broadus scores 63 compared to 71 for Harlowton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Harlowton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Broadus is $588/month compared to $766/month in Harlowton — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Broadus is more affordable at $155,900 median vs $178,800.

Median household income in Broadus is $54,792 compared to $53,750 in Harlowton (+1.9%). Broadus offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Broadus spend roughly 12.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.1% in Harlowton.