Big Timber, MT vs Dillon, MT

Dillon is moderately more affordable than Big Timber, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Big Timber scores 82 compared to 77 for Dillon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Big Timber can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Big Timber is $1,009/month compared to $821/month in Dillon — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dillon has cheaper rent, Big Timber actually has lower median home values ($235,100 vs $237,500).

Median household income in Big Timber is $63,514 compared to $51,458 in Dillon (+23.4%). While Big Timber is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Big Timber spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Dillon.