Cost of Living in Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
93.1
100 = national avg
-6.9 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$40,972
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$96,843
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing100.7
Food94.1
Transportation75.8
Healthcare95.2
Utilities96.6
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,149
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,414
per month
The overall cost of living index in Butte-Silver Bow (balance) is 93.1, which is 6.9% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 100.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $40,972 per year to cover basic expenses.