Dillon, MT vs Evergreen, MT

Dillon is moderately more affordable than Evergreen, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Dillon scores 77 compared to 89 for Evergreen, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Evergreen can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dillon is $821/month compared to $1,140/month in Evergreen — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dillon is more affordable at $237,500 median vs $271,700.

Median household income in Dillon is $51,458 compared to $73,015 in Evergreen (-29.5%). While Evergreen is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dillon spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 18.7% in Evergreen.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (41.8°F vs 39.5°F). Evergreen receives more rainfall at 26.1" per year compared to 9.8" in Dillon.