Shelby, MT Cost of Living


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Shelby cost of living score
71.5
Less expensive
28.5% lower
than the US average
28.5% lower
than the Montana average
Shelby, Montana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.5% lower than the U.S. average and 28.5% lower than the average for Montana.

Shelby, MT

Housing costs in Shelby?
A typical home costs $167,900, which is 50.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 62.0% less expensive than the average Montana home, at $441,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Shelby costs $810 per month, which is 43.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 22.2% cheaper than the state average of $990.

Can I afford Shelby?
To live comfortably in Shelby, Montana, a minimum annual income of $32,040 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Shelby?
The cost of living in Shelby, MT is very affordable. The median home value is $159,300, which is much lower than the national average. The median household income is around $38,000, making it an ideal place for working class families. In addition, groceries and health care costs are below the national average. Although the unemployment rate in Shelby has been slightly higher than average over the past few years, it continues to remain a great place to live for both locals and newcomers alike. With its low cost of living and great quality of life, Shelby is an ideal small town to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesShelbyMontanaUnited States
  71.5100.0100.0
  98.199.6100
  101.099.6100.0
  38.6121.3100.0
  $167,900$441,800$338,100
  90.0%90.7%100.0%
  67.775.2100.0
  75.690.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

Yes, there is shopping available, but you have to drive 1 1/2 hours to Great Falls, with very poor shopping for it's size, or 2 1/2 hours over a mountain pass (almost  More

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