Lewistown, Montana vs. Plains, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plains, Montana is 9.1% more expensive than Lewistown, Montana.

You would need a salary of $54,529 in Plains, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewistown, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plains, Montana is more expensive than Lewistown, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Plains
than in Lewistown, Montana
Lewistown, MT vs. Plains, MT
Compared to Lewistown, Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower