Evergreen, MT vs Lockwood, MT

Lockwood is moderately more affordable than Evergreen, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Evergreen scores 89 compared to 82 for Lockwood, 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 $995/month in Lockwood — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lockwood is more affordable at $250,900 median vs $271,700.

Median household income in Evergreen is $73,015 compared to $74,451 in Lockwood (-1.9%). Lockwood 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, more than the 16% in Lockwood.

Climate-wise, Lockwood 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 Lockwood.