Polson, MT Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Polson, Montana?
$8,190 / month
for a family, 51.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $98,280 for the year for a family.
$2,933 / month
for a single person, 38.5% less expensive than the national average A total of $35,200 for the year for a single person.

Polson cost of living score
100.4
More expensive
0.4% higher
than the US average
0.4% higher
than the Montana average
Polson, Montana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 100.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.4% higher than the U.S. average and 0.4% lower than the average for Montana.

Polson, MT

Housing costs in Polson?
A typical home costs $512,900, which is 51.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.1% more expensive than the average Montana home, at $441,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Polson costs $1,090 per month, which is 23.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 9.2% more than the state average of $990.

Can I afford Polson?
To live comfortably in Polson, Montana, a minimum annual income of $98,280 for a family, and $35,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Polson?
The cost of living in Polson, MT is generally quite affordable compared to other cities in the US. The median home cost in Polson is around $187,000, which is a fraction of what it costs to purchase a home in other states. Additionally, the overall cost of living index for Polson is around 92 meaning it’s 8% cheaper to live here than most US cities. Prices for goods and services tend to be lower too; food and groceries are 12% less expensive than the national average, and rentals are more than 20% below the national average. In general, Polson provides an excellent quality-of-life at an unbeatable price tag.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock100.0100.0
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    Unlock$441,800$338,100
  81.0  Unlock100.0
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   100=National Average

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Good for retirees. Otherwise, hard to make a living. Cost of living exceeds  More

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Over 17 years ago

Polson is a small, howdy-do kinda town. Significant crime is almost unheard of, it's mostly just the occasional punk breaks into his grandpa's house and steals $500.   More

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