Bigfork, MT vs Livingston, MT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Livingston is 27.8% cheaper than Bigfork. With a cost index of 91 vs 116, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Livingston to Bigfork should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bigfork is $1,103/month compared to $987/month in Livingston — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Livingston is more affordable at $348,700 median vs $614,300.

Median household income in Bigfork is $82,648 compared to $65,187 in Livingston (+26.8%). The higher salaries in Bigfork partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bigfork spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in Livingston.