Elliston, MT vs Huntley, MT

Elliston is moderately more affordable than Huntley, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Elliston scores 76 compared to 85 for Huntley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Huntley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elliston is $775/month compared to $1,119/month in Huntley — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Elliston has cheaper rent, Huntley actually has lower median home values ($237,200 vs $248,300).

Median household income in Elliston is $41,719 compared to $91,667 in Huntley (-54.5%). While Huntley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Elliston spend roughly 22.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14.6% in Huntley.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.5°F vs 48.2°F). Huntley receives more rainfall at 14.3" per year compared to 11.4" in Elliston.