Evergreen, MT vs Laurel, MT

Laurel is moderately more affordable than Evergreen, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Evergreen scores 89 compared to 80 for Laurel, 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 Evergreen is $1,140/month compared to $953/month in Laurel — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Laurel is more affordable at $232,700 median vs $271,700.

Median household income in Evergreen is $73,015 compared to $66,382 in Laurel (+10%). The higher salaries in Evergreen partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Evergreen spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.2% in Laurel.

Climate-wise, Laurel is notably warmer with an average of 48.2°F compared to 39.5°F in Evergreen. Evergreen receives more rainfall at 26.1" per year compared to 14.3" in Laurel.