Ekalaka, MT vs Harlowton, MT

Ekalaka is moderately more affordable than Harlowton, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Ekalaka scores 63 compared to 71 for Harlowton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Harlowton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ekalaka is $678/month compared to $766/month in Harlowton — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ekalaka is more affordable at $118,300 median vs $178,800.

Median household income in Ekalaka is $45,417 compared to $53,750 in Harlowton (-15.5%). While Harlowton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ekalaka spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Harlowton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (43.5°F vs 40.6°F). Harlowton receives more rainfall at 16.8" per year compared to 14.6" in Ekalaka.