Butte-Silver Bow, MT vs Valley Stream, 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.
Valley Stream
64.4
#1697 nationally
Butte-Silver Bow leads in average commute (16.6 min vs 42.3 min). Valley Stream leads in median household income ($122,048 vs $56,297). Valley Stream leads in crime level (6.9 vs 13.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Butte-Silver Bow, MT | Valley Stream, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,360 | 40,007 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $776,097 |
| Median Household Income | $56,297 | $122,048 |
| Average Commute | 16.6 min | 42.3 min |
| Walk Score | 79 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 144 |
| 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
Valley Stream, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$776,097
Population
40,007
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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