Most Affordable Cities in Montana

The cheapest cities to live in Montana ranked by median rent, home values, and more.

# City Median Rent Median Income Home Value Population
1 Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT $808 $57,633 $225,100 34,929
2 Great Falls, MT $866 $63,934 $237,400 60,412
3 Kalispell, MT $1,019 $61,590 $381,400 26,830
4 Helena, MT $1,058 $69,341 $355,100 33,126
5 Billings, MT $1,097 $71,855 $311,800 118,321
6 Missoula, MT $1,120 $65,329 $427,400 75,600
7 Bozeman, MT $1,611 $79,903 $614,900 55,042

Key Takeaways

  • Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT ranks #1 with a median rent of $808.
  • The top 5 cities are: Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT; Great Falls, MT; Kalispell, MT; Helena, MT; Billings, MT.
  • Median household income in the #1 city is $57,633, with a population of 34,929.

Methodology

Rankings based on US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Only cities with population over 50,000 are included in national rankings. State rankings include all cities over 25,000. Data reflects the most recent available estimates.

Read our full methodologyVerify at data.census.gov