Cost of living in Montana
Montana, USA
compared to
Search to compare..
Cost of living in Montana vs. United States overall average
Montana is 5.0% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 10.1% more in Montana
- Groceries
-
pay 1.8% more in Montana
- Transportation
-
pay 5.6% more in Montana
- Housing
-
pay 5.7% more in Montana
- Childcare
-
pay 9.2% less in Montana
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 1.9% less in Montana
- Clothing
-
pay 23.0% more in Montana
The cost of clothing, restaurants, housing, transportation, and groceries in Montana are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare and entertainment and sports are lower in Montana.
Montana Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $22.08 |
$11.00
-
$34.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.83 |
$11.40
-
$14.80
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.17 |
$1.76
-
$4.33
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.20 |
$1.35
-
$3.70
|
Montana - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.51 |
$2.61
-
$4.41
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $8.34 |
$4.77
-
$13.66
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $4.08 |
$3.16
-
$5.54
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.37 |
$2.01
-
$4.51
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $5.32 |
$3.81
-
$7.96
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.56 |
$1.57
-
$4.11
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.84 |
$0.59
-
$1.04
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.11 |
$1.17
-
$3.43
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.38 |
$1.37
-
$3.95
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.01 |
$0.53
-
$1.64
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.04 |
$0.75
-
$1.70
|
Montana - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.51 |
$3.06
-
$4.05
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $45.00 |
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $31,007.17 |
$26,674.50
-
$35,209.06
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $28.13 |
$14.93
-
$19.92
|
Montana - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$81.26 |
$63.17
-
$105.17
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,501.94 |
$1,233.33
-
$1,958.33
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,420.42 |
$1,175.00
-
$1,758.33
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$165.97 |
$104.51
-
$287.66
|
Montana - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,302.15 |
$1,102.50
-
$2,187.50
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $18,987.50 |
$12,000.00
-
$26,500.00
|
Montana - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $4.97 |
$3.85
-
$8.20
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.94 |
$3.88
-
$7.17
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.59 |
$8.69
-
$10.65
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $55.52 |
$41.32
-
$67.50
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $13.30 |
$10.64
-
$17.80
|
Montana - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$62.80 |
$40.00
-
$84.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$65.21 |
$36.67
-
$90.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$95.93 |
$70.00
-
$131.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $105.12 |
$65.00
-
$169.67
|
Montana - Cost of clothing
These numbers reflect the average prices of 15 cities in the state of Montana, such as
Libby,
Butte,
Bozeman,
Great Falls,
Helena,
and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in Montana, search for a city above.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to Montana.
Help us improve these prices
MyLifeElsewhere is a collaborative project. Please enter price information for your location to help assist us in making these comparisons more accurate.
Learn more
Change currency:
United States Dollar (USD)