Orchard Homes, MT vs Stevensville, MT

Stevensville is moderately more affordable than Orchard Homes, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Orchard Homes scores 101 compared to 91 for Stevensville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orchard Homes can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Orchard Homes is $962/month compared to $1,013/month in Stevensville — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Orchard Homes has cheaper rent, Stevensville actually has lower median home values ($336,500 vs $473,100).

Median household income in Orchard Homes is $68,649 compared to $52,745 in Stevensville (+30.2%). While Orchard Homes is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Orchard Homes spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Stevensville.

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