Hot Springs, MT vs Moore, MT

Hot Springs is moderately more affordable than Moore, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Hot Springs scores 65 compared to 72 for Moore, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Moore can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hot Springs is $683/month compared to $805/month in Moore — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hot Springs is more affordable at $139,100 median vs $180,200.

Median household income in Hot Springs is $21,319 compared to $45,972 in Moore (-53.6%). While Moore is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hot Springs spend roughly 38.4% of their income on rent, more than the 21% in Moore. The Moore ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, Hot Springs is notably warmer with an average of 47.7°F compared to 43.1°F in Moore. Moore receives more rainfall at 17.2" per year compared to 16.4" in Hot Springs.