Cost of Living in Fort Shaw, MT
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
109.4
100 = national avg
+9.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$48,155
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$113,820
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing102.5
Food109.6
Transportation119.1
Healthcare107.7
Utilities106.2
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$979
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,284
per month
The overall cost of living index in Fort Shaw is 109.4, which is 9.4% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 102.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $48,155 per year to cover basic expenses.