Poplar, MT vs Westby, MT

Westby is moderately more affordable than Poplar, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Poplar scores 61 compared to 55 for Westby, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Poplar 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 $575/month in Westby — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Westby is more affordable at $61,900 median vs $91,700.

Median household income in Poplar is $45,104 compared to $24,583 in Westby (+83.5%). While Poplar 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 28.1% in Westby.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (40.5°F vs 41.7°F). Westby receives more rainfall at 15.1" per year compared to 14.2" in Poplar.