Harlowton, MT vs Wolf Point, MT

Wolf Point is moderately more affordable than Harlowton, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Harlowton scores 71 compared to 65 for Wolf Point, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Harlowton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Harlowton is $766/month compared to $730/month in Wolf Point — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wolf Point is more affordable at $124,600 median vs $178,800.

Median household income in Harlowton is $53,750 compared to $48,750 in Wolf Point (+10.3%). While Harlowton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Harlowton spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18% in Wolf Point.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (40.6°F vs 43°F). Harlowton receives more rainfall at 16.8" per year compared to 12.2" in Wolf Point.