Cost of Living in West Yellowstone, MT
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
106.2
100 = national avg
+6.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$46,718
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$110,423
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing145.9
Food93.7
Transportation52.8
Healthcare95.0
Utilities105.4
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 West Yellowstone is 106.2, which is 6.2% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 145.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $46,718 per year to cover basic expenses.