Glendive, MT vs West Glendive, MT

Glendive, MT and West Glendive, MT have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.3% difference in their overall index. Glendive scores 72 while West Glendive scores 71 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 Glendive is $832/month compared to $794/month in West Glendive — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while West Glendive has cheaper rent, Glendive actually has lower median home values ($176,900 vs $179,700).

Median household income in Glendive is $71,063 compared to $57,743 in West Glendive (+23.1%). 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 16.5% in West Glendive.

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