Huntley, MT vs West Yellowstone, MT

Huntley is moderately more affordable than West Yellowstone, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Huntley scores 85 compared to 99 for West Yellowstone, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Yellowstone can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Huntley is $1,119/month compared to $1,035/month in West Yellowstone — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while West Yellowstone has cheaper rent, Huntley actually has lower median home values ($237,200 vs $402,600).

Median household income in Huntley is $91,667 compared to $57,167 in West Yellowstone (+60.3%). Huntley offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Huntley spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in West Yellowstone.

Climate-wise, Huntley is notably warmer with an average of 48.2°F compared to 32°F in West Yellowstone. West Yellowstone receives more rainfall at 23.1" per year compared to 14.3" in Huntley.