Cost of Living in Basin, MT
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
94.6
100 = national avg
-5.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$41,636
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$98,411
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing115.4
Food87.6
Transportation75.2
Healthcare90.1
Utilities95.6
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,070
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,404
per month
The overall cost of living index in Basin is 94.6, which is 5.4% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 115.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $41,636 per year to cover basic expenses.