Montana Lands Two Towns On Top 10 Best Cities List.

When deciding on a place to call home, there are many factors to consider. Does the area have good schools? What's the housing market like? How's the crime rate? What are the social activities? How far is the nearest airport? Is the job market strong? Does it have a Costco?

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Of course, needs and wants vary depending on the person, but it is essential to live somewhere that you'll be comfortable.

Living in Big Sky Country certainly has its perks. For those looking for more rustic and fewer neighbors, several small towns across the state are perfect for that lifestyle. Those who desire more of a social scene and people to interact with, one of Montana's bigger cities may be more to your liking.

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Living in the Mountain West region, not only do we have access to some of the most beautiful scenery in the country, but it's also an outdoor playground.

While the region consists of states such as Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado, when it comes to the best cities to live in, that's where it gets interesting. According to one source, Montana is home to two cities that make the Top 10 for best places to live in the Mountain West.

Before we reveal which two Montana cities made the list, check out the 10 Most Beautiful States in America.

Which two Montana cities are the best to live in?

According to the social site I Love Geography 2, the two Montana cities that made the Top 10 list are Billings and Bozeman. Billings is the states biggest city, while Bozeman is one of the fastest growing cities in Big Sky Country. The truth is, they couldn't be any more different if they tried.

Billings is industrial and a little more conservative in nature, while Bozeman is tech driven and leans to the liberal side of things. Check out the list below of the Top 10 Cities in the Mountain West.