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Montana City Intelligence

Compare cost of living, salaries, and quality of life across cities in Montana.

Montana, known as "Big Sky Country," offers a peaceful, nature-centric lifestyle with vast open spaces and a strong sense of community. Its economy is primarily driven by agriculture, forestry, mining, energy production, and a growing service sector that includes tourism and outdoor recreation. While the cost of living can vary, with urban areas like Bozeman being more expensive, some smaller towns offer more affordable options, and the state benefits from no sales tax. Montana experiences significant climatic variations due to its diverse geography, with warm summers and cold, snowy winters, especially in the mountainous western regions.

22
Cities
$67K
Avg Salary
98
Avg Cost Index
Polson
Top City

About Montana

Montana is a state in USA with 22 cities tracked on Urblytica. The average cost index across its cities is 98, with average salaries around $66,664. Explore cost of living, salary data, and quality of life metrics for each city below.

Cities in Montana

Polson #1 Best City 63

Polson

Montana, USA

SafetyB
CostC+
Growth70
Avg. Rent$1,750
Median Income$53,418
Cost of Living101/100
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Billings #2 Best City 52

Billings

Montana, USA

SafetyD
CostB-
Growth70
Avg. Rent$1,390
Median Income$73,712
Cost of Living95/100
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Columbia Falls #8 Best City

Columbia Falls

Montana, USA

Safety—
Cost—
Growth—
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Start a business in Montana

Register your LLC, Corporation, or Nonprofit in Montana — here are the key state figures. Filings go through the Christi Jacobsen office.

Start your Montana formation Formation guidance via BizStateFiling
$70
State Filing Fee
6.75%
State Income Tax
0%
Sales Tax
None
Franchise Tax

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