Helena Valley Northwest, MT vs Stevensville, MT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Stevensville is 22.5% cheaper than Helena Valley Northwest. With a cost index of 91 vs 111, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Stevensville to Helena Valley Northwest should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Helena Valley Northwest is $1,640/month compared to $1,013/month in Stevensville — a 62% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stevensville is more affordable at $336,500 median vs $358,600.

Median household income in Helena Valley Northwest is $101,278 compared to $52,745 in Stevensville (+92%). While Helena Valley Northwest is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Helena Valley Northwest spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Stevensville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.5°F vs 45.2°F). Stevensville receives more rainfall at 14.1" per year compared to 11.4" in Helena Valley Northwest.