Cost of Living in Fort Benton, MT
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
98.0
100 = national avg
-2.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$43,119
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$101,917
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing91.4
Food101.3
Transportation102.7
Healthcare101.1
Utilities99.1
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 Fort Benton is 98.0, which is 2.0% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 91.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $43,119 per year to cover basic expenses.