Hamilton, MT vs Pablo, MT

Pablo is moderately more affordable than Hamilton, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Hamilton scores 86 compared to 75 for Pablo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hamilton 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 $715/month in Pablo — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pablo is more affordable at $255,200 median vs $299,800.

Median household income in Hamilton is $52,917 compared to $38,430 in Pablo (+37.7%). While Hamilton 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, less than the 22.3% in Pablo.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.2°F vs 47.7°F). Pablo receives more rainfall at 16.4" per year compared to 14.1" in Hamilton.