Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT vs Great Falls, MT

Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT and Great Falls, MT have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.1% difference in their overall index. Butte-Silver Bow (balance) scores 75 while Great Falls scores 78 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Butte-Silver Bow (balance) is $808/month compared to $866/month in Great Falls — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Butte-Silver Bow (balance) is more affordable at $225,100 median vs $237,400.

Median household income in Butte-Silver Bow (balance) is $57,633 compared to $63,934 in Great Falls (-9.9%). While Great Falls is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Butte-Silver Bow (balance) spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Great Falls.