Philipsburg, MT vs St. Regis, MT

St. Regis is moderately more affordable than Philipsburg, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Philipsburg scores 84 compared to 76 for St. Regis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Philipsburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Philipsburg is $871/month compared to $908/month in St. Regis — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Philipsburg has cheaper rent, St. Regis actually has lower median home values ($186,100 vs $304,200).

Median household income in Philipsburg is $40,096 compared to $50,833 in St. Regis (-21.1%). St. Regis offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Philipsburg spend roughly 26.1% of their income on rent, more than the 21.4% in St. Regis.

Climate-wise, St. Regis is notably warmer with an average of 47.7°F compared to 43°F in Philipsburg. St. Regis receives more rainfall at 16.4" per year compared to 12.1" in Philipsburg.