Culbertson, MT vs Elliston, MT

Elliston is moderately more affordable than Culbertson, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Culbertson scores 82 compared to 76 for Elliston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Culbertson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Culbertson is $1,044/month compared to $775/month in Elliston — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Elliston has cheaper rent, Culbertson actually has lower median home values ($218,800 vs $248,300).

Median household income in Culbertson is $103,750 compared to $41,719 in Elliston (+148.7%). While Culbertson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Culbertson spend roughly 12.1% of their income on rent, less than the 22.3% in Elliston.

Climate-wise, Elliston is notably warmer with an average of 45.5°F compared to 40.5°F in Culbertson. Culbertson receives more rainfall at 14.2" per year compared to 11.4" in Elliston.