Evergreen, MT vs Hamilton, MT

Evergreen, MT and Hamilton, MT have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.7% difference in their overall index. Evergreen scores 89 while Hamilton scores 86 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Evergreen is $1,140/month compared to $958/month in Hamilton — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hamilton has cheaper rent, Evergreen actually has lower median home values ($271,700 vs $299,800).

Median household income in Evergreen is $73,015 compared to $52,917 in Hamilton (+38%). 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 Evergreen spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Hamilton.

Climate-wise, Hamilton is notably warmer with an average of 45.2°F compared to 39.5°F in Evergreen. Evergreen receives more rainfall at 26.1" per year compared to 14.1" in Hamilton.