Evergreen, MT vs Lolo, MT

Evergreen is moderately more affordable than Lolo, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Evergreen scores 89 compared to 96 for Lolo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lolo 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 $1,126/month in Lolo — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lolo has cheaper rent, Evergreen actually has lower median home values ($271,700 vs $353,700).

Median household income in Evergreen is $73,015 compared to $73,700 in Lolo (-0.9%). Lolo does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Evergreen spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Lolo.

Climate-wise, Lolo 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 Lolo.