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

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Is it cheaper to live in Thayne or is it cheaper to live in West Yellowstone?
- Thayne is 19.6% less expensive than West Yellowstone.

Which city has more affordable housing, Thayne or West Yellowstone?
- Thayne housing costs are 79.1% less expensive than West Yellowstone housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in West Yellowstone or is Health Care more affordable in Thayne.
- Health related expenses are 46.3% more in Thayne.
 West Yellowstone, MTThayne, WYUnited States
 Overall  Unlock101.1100
 Food & Groceries106.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock150.0100
 Housing180.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$342,800$338,100
 Utilities92  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock90.2100
 Miscellaneous111.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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Reviews for Thayne    1 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

My wonderful grandma is a Dana so I grew up visiting multiple times a year. It's beautiful and peaceful and it makes me want to throw my phone into the river (that  More

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