Absarokee, MT vs Red Lodge, MT

Absarokee is moderately more affordable than Red Lodge, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Absarokee scores 81 compared to 87 for Red Lodge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Red Lodge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Absarokee is $943/month compared to $805/month in Red Lodge — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Red Lodge has cheaper rent, Absarokee actually has lower median home values ($258,100 vs $374,900).

Median household income in Absarokee is $57,212 compared to $43,857 in Red Lodge (+30.5%). Absarokee offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Absarokee spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 22% in Red Lodge.