Cost of Living in Baker, MT
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
105.2
100 = national avg
+5.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$46,286
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$109,402
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing89.1
Food110.4
Transportation120.7
Healthcare108.3
Utilities104.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,093
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,401
per month
The overall cost of living index in Baker is 105.2, which is 5.2% above the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 89.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $46,286 per year to cover basic expenses.