2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Lewistown, MT vs West Yellowstone, MT

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Is it cheaper to live in West Yellowstone or is it cheaper to live in Lewistown?
- West Yellowstone is 49.6% more expensive than Lewistown.

Which city has more affordable housing, West Yellowstone or Lewistown?
- West Yellowstone housing costs are 160.6% more expensive than Lewistown housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Lewistown or is Health Care more affordable in West Yellowstone.
- Health related expenses are 3.5% more in West Yellowstone.
 Lewistown, MTWest Yellowstone, MTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock125.7100
 Food & Groceries97.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock102.5100
 Housing69.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$559,000$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock76.7100
 Miscellaneous94.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Lewistown    1 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I spent over half my life growing up in Lewistown and I have to say it is a great place to live. Things are still fairly priced in Lewistown as far as rent (sometimes)  More

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Reviews for West Yellowstone    1 Reviews

I have been reviewing crime stats for my area and I just don't understand how we can be rated as high as we are. I live 30miles from the west gate to Yellowstone  More

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