Libby, MT Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Libby, Montana?
$5,340 / month
for a family, 1.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $64,080 for the year for a family.
$2,500 / month
for a single person, 47.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $30,000 for the year for a single person.

Libby cost of living score
89
Less expensive
11.0% lower
than the US average
11.0% lower
than the Montana average
Libby, Montana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.0% lower than the U.S. average and 11.0% lower than the average for Montana.

Libby, MT

Housing costs in Libby?
A typical home costs $334,900, which is 0.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 24.2% less expensive than the average Montana home, at $441,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Libby costs $850 per month, which is 40.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.5% cheaper than the state average of $990.

Can I afford Libby?
To live comfortably in Libby, Montana, a minimum annual income of $64,080 for a family, and $30,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Libby?
The cost of living in Libby, MT is fairly low compared to the national average. The median home price in Libby is $171,200, which is significantly lower than the national median home price of $231,200. Additionally, housing expenses such as utilities and taxes are much lower than the national average. The overall cost of living index for Libby is 87.7 which means it is 12.3% cheaper than the US average. This makes Libby a great place to live for those looking to save money while still enjoying comfortable quality of life.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesLibbyMontanaUnited States
    Unlock100.0100.0
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    Unlock$441,800$338,100
  83.9  Unlock100.0
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  76.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Please do not move to my back yard. Yes, it is very beautiful here, but is not an open invitation to move here. This town is a superfund site for asbestosis. The air is  More

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Libby is backed by a huge wilderness area that has gizzly bears, moose, elk, and all sorts of other wild creatures. North of the town of about 2500 where I live, I'm  More

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Over 16 years ago

I hesitate to give any info....to keep the community small, but it's going to get out none the less. The Libby area has more untouched and rarely traveled forests and  More

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