Lewistown, MT vs Townsend, MT

Lewistown is moderately more affordable than Townsend, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Lewistown scores 73 compared to 79 for Townsend, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Townsend can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lewistown is $896/month compared to $976/month in Townsend — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lewistown is more affordable at $159,500 median vs $212,800.

Median household income in Lewistown is $44,195 compared to $70,774 in Townsend (-37.6%). While Townsend is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lewistown spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Townsend.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (43.1°F vs 45.5°F). Lewistown receives more rainfall at 17.2" per year compared to 11.4" in Townsend.