Havre, MT vs Laurel, MT

Havre is moderately more affordable than Laurel, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Havre scores 73 compared to 80 for Laurel, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Laurel can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Havre is $802/month compared to $953/month in Laurel — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Havre is more affordable at $197,600 median vs $232,700.

Median household income in Havre is $58,000 compared to $66,382 in Laurel (-12.6%). While Laurel is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Havre spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, less than the 17.2% in Laurel.

Climate-wise, Laurel is notably warmer with an average of 48.2°F compared to 43.6°F in Havre. Laurel receives more rainfall at 14.3" per year compared to 11.8" in Havre.