Choteau, MT vs Walkerville, MT

Choteau is moderately more affordable than Walkerville, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Choteau scores 70 compared to 77 for Walkerville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Walkerville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Choteau is $713/month compared to $1,065/month in Walkerville — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Choteau has cheaper rent, Walkerville actually has lower median home values ($147,200 vs $194,900).

Median household income in Choteau is $53,929 compared to $44,226 in Walkerville (+21.9%). Choteau offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Choteau spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 28.9% in Walkerville.