7 Cheap(er) Towns To Consider When Moving To Montana

The cost of living in Bozeman is a bit too high for some/most of us. There are other options throughout the state, that will still allow you to keep the views, the outdoor amenities, and still be within driving distance to some of your favorite Montana must-haves.

It takes a lot of google searches, research, and knowledge of the state to narrow it down to where the most affordable towns may be. So I looked into what is considered some of the "cheaper towns" to live in for Montana and did some research for you. Here are 7 cheaper Montana towns to consider.

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Glendive, MT

In Glendive, the average home price is around $207k, making it a nice option for those looking to purchase a first home in Montana. Home to Makoshika State Park and Frontier Gateway Museum, you will be able to enjoy hiking, history, and cross country skiing just to list a few amenities.

Havre, MT

With a population of almost 10,000, Havre has a great housing market. Homes averaging about $235k, with rent around $800 per month. Havre is a growing community with Beaver Creek Park and Fresno Reservoir near by and home to the Northern Montana Summer Fair.

Miles City, MT

Miles City is a cute western feeling town with a population under 9,000, you can enjoy fishing the Yellowstone River, enjoy a piece of history at the Range Riders Museum and see first hand the historic annual Bucking Horse Sale. You also have the Tongue River Reservoir State Park near by.

Home prices average $260k while rent is around $900 per month.

Belgrade, MT

If you are hoping to be close to Bozeman, MT but can't afford Bozeman's average home price of $700k+, you should check out Belgrade. Less than 10 miles from the ever popular Bozeman, you can find an average home price around $525k. The town has been growing consistently over the last couple of years, and will most likely stick with that trend.

You will have some of the best mountain views of the famous Bridger Mountain Range along with access to some extremely popular hiking trails, fishing, and less than a couple of hours to Yellowstone National Park.

Columbia Falls, MT

If you want to be minutes from the beautiful Glacier National Park and a nationally recognized golf course, then the cute town of Columbia Falls will be a perfect fit for you. Home prices are a bit higher due to the lumber demand and the close proximately to one of the most favorable National Parks. You are looking at an average home price of $600k.

Lewistown, MT

Homes in Lewistown are averaging around $255k, which is actually down from August of this year. Population of less than 7,000 doesn't stop Lewistown from having local shopping, coffee shops, and cultural events. The Judith Mountains are near by and you can indulge in fishing and boating on the crystal-clear waters of Lewistown Reservoir.

Dillon, MT

Home prices in Dillon are up .4% from last year with an average cost of $356k. With a town of less than 4500, you will feel like you hit the jackpot if score a home in Dillon, MT. The cute downtown will make you think you are in a Lifetime movie and the number of outdoor activities near by are endless, especially with easy access to Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.

These national averages are taken from Zillow where you can find homes to purchase, apartments to rent, and land to build your future on. According to Zillow, the average price for a home in Montana is $454,414, which is down 1.7% from last year.

cc: Zillow, Google