Stevensville, MT vs Trego, MT

Trego is moderately more affordable than Stevensville, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Stevensville scores 91 compared to 84 for Trego, 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 Stevensville is $1,013/month compared to $875/month in Trego — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Trego is more affordable at $300,000 median vs $336,500.

Median household income in Stevensville is $52,745 compared to $91,667 in Trego (-42.5%). Trego offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Stevensville spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 11.5% in Trego.

Climate-wise, Stevensville is notably warmer with an average of 45.2°F compared to 39.5°F in Trego. Trego receives more rainfall at 26.1" per year compared to 14.1" in Stevensville.