East Missoula, MT vs Orchard Homes, MT

East Missoula is moderately more affordable than Orchard Homes, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. East Missoula scores 91 compared to 101 for Orchard Homes, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orchard Homes can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Missoula is $1,039/month compared to $962/month in Orchard Homes — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Orchard Homes has cheaper rent, East Missoula actually has lower median home values ($323,900 vs $473,100).

Median household income in East Missoula is $65,541 compared to $68,649 in Orchard Homes (-4.5%). Orchard Homes does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of East Missoula spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 16.8% in Orchard Homes.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.2°F vs 45.2°F). Orchard Homes receives more rainfall at 14.1" per year compared to 14.1" in East Missoula.