Cascade, MT vs Plentywood, MT

Plentywood is moderately more affordable than Cascade, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Cascade scores 74 compared to 68 for Plentywood, 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 $755/month in Plentywood — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plentywood is more affordable at $148,800 median vs $186,500.

Median household income in Cascade is $48,750 compared to $62,163 in Plentywood (-21.6%). Plentywood offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cascade spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.6% in Plentywood.