Dillon, MT vs Havre, MT

Havre is moderately more affordable than Dillon, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Dillon scores 77 compared to 73 for Havre, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dillon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dillon is $821/month compared to $802/month in Havre — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Havre is more affordable at $197,600 median vs $237,500.

Median household income in Dillon is $51,458 compared to $58,000 in Havre (-11.3%). Havre offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dillon spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in Havre.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (41.8°F vs 43.6°F). Havre receives more rainfall at 11.8" per year compared to 9.8" in Dillon.