Ennis, MT vs Forsyth, MT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Forsyth is 28% cheaper than Ennis. With a cost index of 70 vs 90, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Forsyth to Ennis should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ennis is $805/month compared to $743/month in Forsyth — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Forsyth is more affordable at $185,100 median vs $402,300.

Median household income in Ennis is $60,880 compared to $58,375 in Forsyth (+4.3%). Ennis 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 Ennis spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Forsyth.

Climate-wise, Forsyth is notably warmer with an average of 46.2°F compared to 41.8°F in Ennis. Forsyth receives more rainfall at 12.9" per year compared to 9.8" in Ennis.