Chester, MT vs Roundup, MT

Chester is moderately more affordable than Roundup, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Chester scores 66 compared to 69 for Roundup, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roundup can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chester is $662/month compared to $886/month in Roundup — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chester has cheaper rent, Roundup actually has lower median home values ($118,300 vs $156,900).

Median household income in Chester is $53,583 compared to $57,632 in Roundup (-7%). While Roundup is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chester spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Roundup.