Circle, MT vs Medicine Lake, MT

Medicine Lake is moderately more affordable than Circle, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Circle scores 62 compared to 55 for Medicine Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Circle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Circle is $545/month compared to $492/month in Medicine Lake — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Medicine Lake is more affordable at $95,000 median vs $161,100.

Median household income in Circle is $81,250 compared to $41,000 in Medicine Lake (+98.2%). While Circle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Circle spend roughly 8% of their income on rent, less than the 14.4% in Medicine Lake.