Fort Benton, MT vs Glasgow, MT

Fort Benton, MT and Glasgow, MT have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.5% difference in their overall index. Fort Benton scores 72 while Glasgow scores 74 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Benton is $745/month compared to $794/month in Glasgow — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Benton is more affordable at $201,900 median vs $206,000.

Median household income in Fort Benton is $67,171 compared to $76,985 in Glasgow (-12.7%). While Glasgow is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Benton spend roughly 13.3% of their income on rent, more than the 12.4% in Glasgow.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (44.6°F vs 43.9°F). Fort Benton receives more rainfall at 14.8" per year compared to 13.4" in Glasgow.