Zip 59527 (Hays, MT) Cost of Living


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Hays cost of living score
77.9
Less expensive
22.1% lower
than the US average
22.1% lower
than the Montana average
Hays (zip 59527), Montana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.1% lower than the U.S. average and 22.1% lower than the average for Montana.

Zip 59527 (Hays, MT)

Housing costs in Hays?
A typical home costs $71,800, which is 78.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 83.7% less expensive than the average Montana home, at $441,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hays costs $740 per month, which is 48.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 33.8% cheaper than the state average of $990.

Can I afford Hays?
To live comfortably in Hays (zip 59527), Montana, a minimum annual income of $13,680 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hays?
The cost of living in 59527 Hays, MT is quite affordable. Housing costs are some of the lowest in the state with a median home value of $145,400 and an average rent of just over $600 per month. The area also has low taxes, with a total sales tax rate of just 6%. Groceries, utilities, health care, transportation, and miscellaneous goods and services are all generally lower than the national averages. In addition, unemployment is much lower than most other parts of Montana at only 4.7%, making it an attractive location for people looking to settle down.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHaysMontanaUnited States
  77.9100.0100.0
  93.599.6100
  100.399.6100.0
  22.1121.3100.0
  $71,800$441,800$338,100
  91.6%90.7%100.0%
  68.275.2100.0
  73.590.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I was born in Hays Montana and came back to live there for 5 years before I ended up moving away they were the best 5 years of my life! The people have great souls and  More

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