Eureka, MT vs Polson, MT

Eureka is moderately more affordable than Polson, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Eureka scores 77 compared to 87 for Polson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Polson 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 $921/month in Polson — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Polson has cheaper rent, Eureka actually has lower median home values ($172,300 vs $321,000).

Median household income in Eureka is $43,750 compared to $51,463 in Polson (-15%). While Polson 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 21.5% in Polson.

Climate-wise, Polson is notably warmer with an average of 47.7°F compared to 39.5°F in Eureka. Eureka receives more rainfall at 26.1" per year compared to 16.4" in Polson.