Evergreen, MT vs Helena Valley Southeast, MT

Evergreen is moderately more affordable than Helena Valley Southeast, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Evergreen scores 89 compared to 95 for Helena Valley Southeast, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Helena Valley Southeast can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Evergreen is $1,140/month compared to $1,231/month in Helena Valley Southeast — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Evergreen is more affordable at $271,700 median vs $308,000.

Median household income in Evergreen is $73,015 compared to $63,824 in Helena Valley Southeast (+14.4%). Evergreen offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Evergreen spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, less than the 23.1% in Helena Valley Southeast.

Climate-wise, Helena Valley Southeast is notably warmer with an average of 45.5°F compared to 39.5°F in Evergreen. Evergreen receives more rainfall at 26.1" per year compared to 11.4" in Helena Valley Southeast.