Culbertson, MT vs Helena West Side, MT

Culbertson is moderately more affordable than Helena West Side, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Culbertson scores 82 compared to 90 for Helena West Side, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Helena West Side 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 $781/month in Helena West Side — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Helena West Side has cheaper rent, Culbertson actually has lower median home values ($218,800 vs $411,800).

Median household income in Culbertson is $103,750 compared to $67,692 in Helena West Side (+53.3%). Culbertson offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Culbertson spend roughly 12.1% of their income on rent, less than the 13.8% in Helena West Side.

Climate-wise, Helena West Side 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 Helena West Side.