Clyde Park, MT vs Harlowton, MT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Harlowton is 17.4% cheaper than Clyde Park. With a cost index of 71 vs 83, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Harlowton to Clyde Park should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Clyde Park is $1,012/month compared to $766/month in Harlowton — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Harlowton is more affordable at $178,800 median vs $237,500.

Median household income in Clyde Park is $57,813 compared to $53,750 in Harlowton (+7.6%). Clyde Park does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Clyde Park spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Harlowton.