Deer Lodge, MT vs Lockwood, MT

Deer Lodge is moderately more affordable than Lockwood, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Deer Lodge scores 72 compared to 82 for Lockwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lockwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Deer Lodge is $781/month compared to $995/month in Lockwood — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Deer Lodge is more affordable at $196,400 median vs $250,900.

Median household income in Deer Lodge is $53,676 compared to $74,451 in Lockwood (-27.9%). While Lockwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Deer Lodge spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Lockwood.

Climate-wise, Lockwood is notably warmer with an average of 48.2°F compared to 43°F in Deer Lodge. Lockwood receives more rainfall at 14.3" per year compared to 12.1" in Deer Lodge.