East Missoula, MT vs Trego, MT

Trego is moderately more affordable than East Missoula, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. East Missoula scores 91 compared to 84 for Trego, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East Missoula 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 $875/month in Trego — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Trego is more affordable at $300,000 median vs $323,900.

Median household income in East Missoula is $65,541 compared to $91,667 in Trego (-28.5%). Trego offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of East Missoula spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 11.5% in Trego.

Climate-wise, East Missoula is notably warmer with an average of 45.2°F compared to 39.5°F in Trego. Trego receives more rainfall at 26.1" per year compared to 14.1" in East Missoula.