Butte-Silver Bow, MT vs Hempstead, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Hempstead
64.4
#1693 nationally
Butte-Silver Bow leads in average commute (16.6 min vs 32.9 min). Hempstead leads in median household income ($80,350 vs $56,297). Butte-Silver Bow leads in cost of living index (96 vs 131).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Butte-Silver Bow, MT | Hempstead, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,360 | 58,225 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $650,203 |
| Median Household Income | $56,297 | $80,350 |
| Average Commute | 16.6 min | 32.9 min |
| Walk Score | 79 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.0 | R+4.2 |
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Score
Butte-Silver Bow, MT
Small Montana city with local appeal
Population
36,360
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
79
Median Income
$56,297
West
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D
64.4 Score
Hempstead, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$650,203
Population
58,225
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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