Glasgow, MT vs Havre, MT

Glasgow, MT and Havre, MT have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.6% difference in their overall index. Glasgow scores 74 while Havre scores 73 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 Glasgow is $794/month compared to $802/month in Havre — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Glasgow has cheaper rent, Havre actually has lower median home values ($197,600 vs $206,000).

Median household income in Glasgow is $76,985 compared to $58,000 in Havre (+32.7%). 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 Glasgow spend roughly 12.4% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Havre.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (43.9°F vs 43.6°F). Glasgow receives more rainfall at 13.4" per year compared to 11.8" in Havre.