Hamilton, MT vs Livingston, MT

Hamilton is moderately more affordable than Livingston, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Hamilton scores 86 compared to 91 for Livingston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Livingston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hamilton is $958/month compared to $987/month in Livingston — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hamilton is more affordable at $299,800 median vs $348,700.

Median household income in Hamilton is $52,917 compared to $65,187 in Livingston (-18.8%). While Livingston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hamilton spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, more than the 18.2% in Livingston.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.2°F vs 45.5°F). Livingston receives more rainfall at 14.5" per year compared to 14.1" in Hamilton.