Cascade, MT vs Drummond, MT

Drummond is moderately more affordable than Cascade, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Cascade scores 74 compared to 68 for Drummond, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cascade can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cascade is $844/month compared to $608/month in Drummond — a 39% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Drummond has cheaper rent, Cascade actually has lower median home values ($186,500 vs $210,000).

Median household income in Cascade is $48,750 compared to $44,375 in Drummond (+9.9%). While Cascade is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cascade spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Drummond.