Evergreen, MT vs Orchard Homes, MT

Evergreen is moderately more affordable than Orchard Homes, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Evergreen scores 89 compared to 101 for Orchard Homes, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orchard Homes 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 $962/month in Orchard Homes — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Orchard Homes has cheaper rent, Evergreen actually has lower median home values ($271,700 vs $473,100).

Median household income in Evergreen is $73,015 compared to $68,649 in Orchard Homes (+6.4%). 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, more than the 16.8% in Orchard Homes.

Climate-wise, Orchard Homes 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 Orchard Homes.