Denton, MT vs Hot Springs, MT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Hot Springs is 15% cheaper than Denton. With a cost index of 65 vs 74, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Hot Springs to Denton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Denton is $1,058/month compared to $683/month in Hot Springs — a 55% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hot Springs has cheaper rent, Denton actually has lower median home values ($118,800 vs $139,100).

Median household income in Denton is $57,500 compared to $21,319 in Hot Springs (+169.7%). While Denton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Denton spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, less than the 38.4% in Hot Springs. The Denton ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, Hot Springs is notably warmer with an average of 47.7°F compared to 43.1°F in Denton. Denton receives more rainfall at 17.2" per year compared to 16.4" in Hot Springs.