Deer Lodge, MT vs Thompson Falls, MT

Thompson Falls is moderately more affordable than Deer Lodge, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Deer Lodge scores 72 compared to 65 for Thompson Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Deer Lodge 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 $575/month in Thompson Falls — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Thompson Falls is more affordable at $182,200 median vs $196,400.

Median household income in Deer Lodge is $53,676 compared to $53,203 in Thompson Falls (+0.9%). Deer Lodge does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Deer Lodge spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Thompson Falls.

Climate-wise, Deer Lodge is notably warmer with an average of 43°F compared to 38.6°F in Thompson Falls. Thompson Falls receives more rainfall at 45.1" per year compared to 12.1" in Deer Lodge.