Evergreen, MT vs Helena Valley West Central, MT

Evergreen is moderately more affordable than Helena Valley West Central, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Evergreen scores 89 compared to 98 for Helena Valley West Central, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Helena Valley West Central 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 $1,225/month in Helena Valley West Central — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Evergreen is more affordable at $271,700 median vs $352,800.

Median household income in Evergreen is $73,015 compared to $89,040 in Helena Valley West Central (-18%). While Helena Valley West Central 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, more than the 16.5% in Helena Valley West Central.

Climate-wise, Helena Valley West Central 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 West Central.