Red Lodge, MT vs Victor, MT

Victor is moderately more affordable than Red Lodge, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Red Lodge scores 87 compared to 82 for Victor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Red Lodge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Red Lodge is $805/month compared to $954/month in Victor — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Red Lodge has cheaper rent, Victor actually has lower median home values ($247,500 vs $374,900).

Median household income in Red Lodge is $43,857 compared to $51,898 in Victor (-15.5%). Victor offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Red Lodge spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, less than the 22.1% in Victor.

Climate-wise, Red Lodge is notably warmer with an average of 48.2°F compared to 45.2°F in Victor. Red Lodge receives more rainfall at 14.3" per year compared to 14.1" in Victor.