Glendive, MT vs Plentywood, MT

Plentywood is moderately more affordable than Glendive, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Glendive scores 72 compared to 68 for Plentywood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glendive can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glendive is $832/month compared to $755/month in Plentywood — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plentywood is more affordable at $148,800 median vs $176,900.

Median household income in Glendive is $71,063 compared to $62,163 in Plentywood (+14.3%). While Glendive is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Glendive spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 14.6% in Plentywood.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (43.5°F vs 41.6°F). Glendive receives more rainfall at 14.6" per year compared to 13.7" in Plentywood.