Browning, MT vs St. Regis, MT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Browning is 19% cheaper than St. Regis. With a cost index of 61 vs 76, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Browning to St. Regis should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Browning is $617/month compared to $908/month in St. Regis — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Browning is more affordable at $121,100 median vs $186,100.

Median household income in Browning is $34,318 compared to $50,833 in St. Regis (-32.5%). While St. Regis is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Browning spend roughly 21.6% of their income on rent, more than the 21.4% in St. Regis.