Chester, MT vs West Glendive, MT

Chester is moderately more affordable than West Glendive, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Chester scores 66 compared to 71 for West Glendive, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Glendive 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 $794/month in West Glendive — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chester is more affordable at $156,900 median vs $179,700.

Median household income in Chester is $53,583 compared to $57,743 in West Glendive (-7.2%). The higher salaries in West Glendive partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Chester spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 16.5% in West Glendive.