Cost of Living in Medicine Lake, MT
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
65.7
100 = national avg
-34.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$28,896
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$68,301
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing52.1
Food81.3
Transportation62.7
Healthcare85.1
Utilities79.2
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$923
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,211
per month
The overall cost of living index in Medicine Lake is 65.7, which is 34.3% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 52.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $28,896 per year to cover basic expenses.