living in Montana

Montana's cost of living is actually higher than the national average, dispelling previous misconceptions about the state's affordability.

Living in Montana is both beautiful and challenging. With long winters and a high cost of living, many residents struggle to make ends meet.

Rapid growth gets a lot of attention in Montana, but a whopping 25% of our counties have experienced drops in net migration from 2020 - 2022. Some counties saw hundreds moving out.