Eureka, MT vs Hamilton, MT

Eureka is moderately more affordable than Hamilton, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Eureka scores 77 compared to 86 for Hamilton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hamilton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eureka is $1,012/month compared to $958/month in Hamilton — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hamilton has cheaper rent, Eureka actually has lower median home values ($172,300 vs $299,800).

Median household income in Eureka is $43,750 compared to $52,917 in Hamilton (-17.3%). While Hamilton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Eureka spend roughly 27.8% of their income on rent, more than the 21.7% in Hamilton.

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