Cost of Living in Lakeside, MT
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
186.8
100 = national avg
+86.8 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$82,185
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$194,256
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing300.5
Food114.2
Transportation128.3
Healthcare111.3
Utilities148.6
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,289
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,691
per month
The overall cost of living index in Lakeside is 186.8, which is 86.8% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 300.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $82,185 per year to cover basic expenses.