Glasgow, MT vs Thompson Falls, MT

Thompson Falls is moderately more affordable than Glasgow, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Glasgow scores 74 compared to 65 for Thompson Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glasgow can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glasgow is $794/month compared to $575/month in Thompson Falls — a 38% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Thompson Falls is more affordable at $182,200 median vs $206,000.

Median household income in Glasgow is $76,985 compared to $53,203 in Thompson Falls (+44.7%). 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 13% in Thompson Falls.

Climate-wise, Glasgow is notably warmer with an average of 43.9°F compared to 38.6°F in Thompson Falls. Thompson Falls receives more rainfall at 45.1" per year compared to 13.4" in Glasgow.