Ennis, MT vs West Glacier, MT

Ennis is moderately more affordable than West Glacier, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Ennis scores 90 compared to 103 for West Glacier, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Glacier can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ennis is $805/month compared to $800/month in West Glacier — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while West Glacier has cheaper rent, Ennis actually has lower median home values ($402,300 vs $565,500).

Median household income in Ennis is $60,880 compared to $87,344 in West Glacier (-30.3%). While West Glacier is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ennis spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, more than the 11% in West Glacier.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (41.8°F vs 39.5°F). West Glacier receives more rainfall at 26.1" per year compared to 9.8" in Ennis.