Livingston, MT vs Lolo, MT

Livingston is moderately more affordable than Lolo, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Livingston scores 91 compared to 96 for Lolo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lolo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Livingston is $987/month compared to $1,126/month in Lolo — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Livingston is more affordable at $348,700 median vs $353,700.

Median household income in Livingston is $65,187 compared to $73,700 in Lolo (-11.6%). While Lolo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Livingston spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Lolo.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.5°F vs 45.2°F). Livingston receives more rainfall at 14.5" per year compared to 14.1" in Lolo.