Livingston, MT vs Montana City, MT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Livingston is 18.2% cheaper than Montana City. With a cost index of 91 vs 111, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Livingston to Montana City should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Livingston is $987/month compared to $1,206/month in Montana City — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Livingston is more affordable at $348,700 median vs $519,100.

Median household income in Livingston is $65,187 compared to $125,223 in Montana City (-47.9%). While Montana City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Livingston spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, more than the 11.6% in Montana City.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.5°F vs 45.5°F). Livingston receives more rainfall at 14.5" per year compared to 11.4" in Montana City.