Walkerville, MT vs West Glendive, MT

West Glendive is moderately more affordable than Walkerville, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Walkerville scores 77 compared to 71 for West Glendive, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Walkerville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Walkerville is $1,065/month compared to $794/month in West Glendive — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while West Glendive has cheaper rent, Walkerville actually has lower median home values ($147,200 vs $179,700).

Median household income in Walkerville is $44,226 compared to $57,743 in West Glendive (-23.4%). West Glendive offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Walkerville spend roughly 28.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in West Glendive.

Climate-wise, West Glendive is notably warmer with an average of 43.5°F compared to 40.1°F in Walkerville. West Glendive receives more rainfall at 14.6" per year compared to 12.8" in Walkerville.