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Compare Missoula, Hamilton, Polson and Anaconda-Deer Lodge County
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| City | Grad fit | Median rent | Median income | Bachelor's+ | City unemployment | 2025 population | Growth | Cost | Safety check | Commute | Career sectors | Source confidence |
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| Missoula, Montana | 78/100 | $1,189 | $70,392 | 53.0% | 3.8% | 78,903 | +6.35% | rent watch | standard city check | 17.1 min | regional employers, healthcare, local services | medium-high |
| Hamilton, Montana | 76/100 | $947 | $49,204 | 30.8% | 2.0% | 5,451 | +16.28% | rent stretched | growth-pressure check | 14.1 min | regional employers, healthcare, local services | medium-high |
| Polson, Montana | 78/100 | $912 | $53,418 | 29.6% | 7.9% | 5,653 | +9.64% | rent watch | standard city check | 21.8 min | regional employers, healthcare, local services | medium-high |
| Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, Montana | 70/100 | $696 | $57,527 | 24.1% | 3.4% | 9,709 | +2.99% | rent-friendly | standard city check | 19.9 min | regional employers, healthcare, local services | medium-high |
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