Poplar, MT vs Roundup, MT

Poplar is moderately more affordable than Roundup, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Poplar scores 61 compared to 69 for Roundup, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roundup can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Poplar is $680/month compared to $886/month in Roundup — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Poplar is more affordable at $91,700 median vs $118,300.

Median household income in Poplar is $45,104 compared to $57,632 in Roundup (-21.7%). While Roundup is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Poplar spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Roundup.

Climate-wise, Roundup is notably warmer with an average of 48.2°F compared to 40.5°F in Poplar. Roundup receives more rainfall at 14.3" per year compared to 14.2" in Poplar.