Lewistown, MT vs Lockwood, MT

Lewistown is moderately more affordable than Lockwood, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Lewistown scores 73 compared to 82 for Lockwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lockwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lewistown is $896/month compared to $995/month in Lockwood — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lewistown is more affordable at $159,500 median vs $250,900.

Median household income in Lewistown is $44,195 compared to $74,451 in Lockwood (-40.6%). While Lockwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lewistown spend roughly 24.3% 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 43.1°F in Lewistown. Lewistown receives more rainfall at 17.2" per year compared to 14.3" in Lockwood.