Havre North, MT vs Red Lodge, MT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Havre North is 23.1% cheaper than Red Lodge. With a cost index of 67 vs 87, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Havre North to Red Lodge should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Havre North is $786/month compared to $805/month in Red Lodge — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Havre North is more affordable at $125,600 median vs $374,900.

Median household income in Havre North is $36,695 compared to $43,857 in Red Lodge (-16.3%). The higher salaries in Red Lodge partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Havre North spend roughly 25.7% of their income on rent, more than the 22% in Red Lodge.

Climate-wise, Red Lodge is notably warmer with an average of 48.2°F compared to 43.6°F in Havre North. Red Lodge receives more rainfall at 14.3" per year compared to 11.8" in Havre North.