Cost of Living in Ponderosa Pines, MT
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
128.0
100 = national avg
+28.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$56,300
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$133,073
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing137.5
Food115.8
Transportation131.6
Healthcare112.6
Utilities117.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,642
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,154
per month
The overall cost of living index in Ponderosa Pines is 128.0, which is 28.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 137.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $56,300 per year to cover basic expenses.