Cost of Living in Augusta, MT
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
82.8
100 = national avg
-17.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$36,417
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$86,077
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing94.0
Food83.1
Transportation66.2
Healthcare86.5
Utilities88.7
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,319
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,647
per month
The overall cost of living index in Augusta is 82.8, which is 17.2% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 94.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $36,417 per year to cover basic expenses.