Lincoln, MT vs Stevensville, MT

Lincoln is moderately more affordable than Stevensville, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Lincoln scores 79 compared to 91 for Stevensville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stevensville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lincoln is $764/month compared to $1,013/month in Stevensville — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lincoln is more affordable at $286,200 median vs $336,500.

Median household income in Lincoln is $45,912 compared to $52,745 in Stevensville (-13%). The higher salaries in Stevensville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lincoln spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Stevensville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (43°F vs 45.2°F). Stevensville receives more rainfall at 14.1" per year compared to 12.1" in Lincoln.