Big Timber, MT vs Lolo, MT

Big Timber is moderately more affordable than Lolo, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Big Timber scores 82 compared to 96 for Lolo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lolo 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 $1,126/month in Lolo — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Big Timber is more affordable at $235,100 median vs $353,700.

Median household income in Big Timber is $63,514 compared to $73,700 in Lolo (-13.8%). The higher salaries in Lolo partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Big Timber spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Lolo.