Clyde Park, MT vs Plains, MT

Plains is moderately more affordable than Clyde Park, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Clyde Park scores 83 compared to 73 for Plains, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clyde Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clyde Park is $1,012/month compared to $782/month in Plains — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plains is more affordable at $209,200 median vs $237,500.

Median household income in Clyde Park is $57,813 compared to $24,661 in Plains (+134.4%). While Clyde Park is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clyde Park spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, less than the 38.1% in Plains. The Clyde Park ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.