Cost of Living in Big Sandy, MT
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
82.7
100 = national avg
-17.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$36,398
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$86,031
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing66.8
Food94.4
Transportation88.8
Healthcare95.5
Utilities90.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$996
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,307
per month
The overall cost of living index in Big Sandy is 82.7, which is 17.3% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 66.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $36,398 per year to cover basic expenses.