Cost of Living in St. Ignatius, MT
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
86.5
100 = national avg
-13.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$38,044
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$89,922
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing90.3
Food88.8
Transportation77.6
Healthcare91.1
Utilities91.4
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,104
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,444
per month
The overall cost of living index in St. Ignatius is 86.5, which is 13.5% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 90.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $38,044 per year to cover basic expenses.