Bigfork, MT vs Stevensville, MT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Stevensville is 28.1% 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 Stevensville 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 $1,013/month in Stevensville — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stevensville is more affordable at $336,500 median vs $614,300.

Median household income in Bigfork is $82,648 compared to $52,745 in Stevensville (+56.7%). While Bigfork is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bigfork spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Stevensville.