Cost of Living in Fairfield, MT
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
95.5
100 = national avg
-4.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$42,012
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$99,302
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing85.7
Food100.9
Transportation101.7
Healthcare100.7
Utilities97.7
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,241
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,360
per month
The overall cost of living index in Fairfield is 95.5, which is 4.5% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 85.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $42,012 per year to cover basic expenses.