Butte-Silver Bow, MT Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Butte-Silver Bow, Montana?
$3,840 / month
for a family, 28.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $46,080 for the year for a family.
$2,100 / month
for a single person, 55.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $25,200 for the year for a single person.

Butte-Silver Bow cost of living score
79.6
Less expensive
20.4% lower
than the US average
20.4% lower
than the Montana average
Butte-Silver Bow, Montana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.4% lower than the U.S. average and 20.4% lower than the average for Montana.

Butte-Silver Bow, MT

Housing costs in Butte-Silver Bow?
A typical home costs $239,900, which is 29.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 45.7% less expensive than the average Montana home, at $441,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Butte-Silver Bow 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 Butte-Silver Bow?
To live comfortably in Butte-Silver Bow, Montana, a minimum annual income of $46,080 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Butte-Silver Bow?
Butte-Silver Bow, MT offers an affordable cost of living compared to other Montana cities. The overall cost of living index in Butte-Silver Bow is 81.6, which is 19 percent lower than the U.S. average and 11 percent lower than the state average. This means that everyday goods and services are cheaper than the national average, making it a great place for people looking to save money on expenses such as food, transportation, housing and utilities. In addition, Butte-Silver Bow has some of the lowest tax rates in the state, providing residents with additional savings on their income taxes.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesButte-Silver BowMontanaUnited States
  79.6100.0100.0
  97.899.6100
  104.499.6100.0
  56.5121.3100.0
  $239,900$441,800$338,100
  8690.7100
  72.875.2100.0
  93.390.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Butte-Silver Bow
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I think I read the 14 reviews. None of the people were from Butte. You do have to be hardy if you're going to live here. Yes, we're called the Mining City because that's  More

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Over 4 years ago

This is the armpit of Montana. Been here 5 years and Bitten by 1 dog, assulted by 2 dog owners whose dogs came at me aggressively, then the owners, for protecting  More

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Over 5 years ago

I was excited about moving to Butte--I used to visit a lot in college, and fell in love with the history and scenery. Unfortunately, after the first few months in Butte,  More

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