Livingston, MT vs Sidney, MT

Sidney is moderately more affordable than Livingston, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Livingston scores 91 compared to 80 for Sidney, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Livingston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Livingston is $987/month compared to $890/month in Sidney — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sidney is more affordable at $249,100 median vs $348,700.

Median household income in Livingston is $65,187 compared to $62,992 in Sidney (+3.5%). Livingston does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Livingston spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, more than the 17% in Sidney.

Climate-wise, Livingston is notably warmer with an average of 45.5°F compared to 41.7°F in Sidney. Sidney receives more rainfall at 15.1" per year compared to 14.5" in Livingston.