Bridger, MT vs Stevensville, MT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bridger is 22.3% cheaper than Stevensville. With a cost index of 71 vs 91, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bridger to Stevensville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bridger is $657/month compared to $1,013/month in Stevensville — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bridger is more affordable at $232,900 median vs $336,500.

Median household income in Bridger is $35,893 compared to $52,745 in Stevensville (-31.9%). While Stevensville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bridger spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Stevensville.