Montana
Cost of living, salaries, housing prices, taxes and population data for Montana. Official U.S. government data.
Living in Montana: big sky, bigger housing shock
Montana blends ranching, tourism, healthcare and a fast-growing remote-worker population around Bozeman, Missoula and Billings. The pandemic-era influx transformed the economy — and the housing market — almost overnight.
Formerly cheap mountain towns now post prices that shock longtime residents, while local wages in tourism and services lag far behind. Property taxes stay reasonable. Montana now works best for well-paid remote workers and retirees; locals increasingly feel priced out of the boom.
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Montana vs the national average
- Income 7% below the national median ($75,561).
- Median home value 24% above the national median ($272,900).
County Explorer — Montana
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