Chester, MT vs Savage, MT

Chester is moderately more affordable than Savage, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Chester scores 66 compared to 71 for Savage, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Savage 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 $667/month in Savage — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chester is more affordable at $156,900 median vs $225,000.

Median household income in Chester is $53,583 compared to $87,083 in Savage (-38.5%). While Savage 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, more than the 9.2% in Savage.