Glendive, MT vs Townsend, MT

Glendive is moderately more affordable than Townsend, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Glendive scores 72 compared to 79 for Townsend, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Townsend 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 $976/month in Townsend — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glendive is more affordable at $176,900 median vs $212,800.

Median household income in Glendive is $71,063 compared to $70,774 in Townsend (+0.4%). Glendive offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Glendive spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 16.5% in Townsend.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (43.5°F vs 45.5°F). Glendive receives more rainfall at 14.6" per year compared to 11.4" in Townsend.