How Affordable Is Living In Montana?

For those who are married with a dual income and no children, there are many places in the West where you can settle down, own a home, and enjoy a comfortable life. However, it doesn't seem like Montana is one of those places.

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According to new information, for those who love living in the West with mountain views, access to the outdoors, and have a bit of a rugged streak in them, you have options, just not in Big Sky Country.

While this won't come as a big shock to many Montanas, what may be the fact that a few of our neighbors make the list of the best places to live for couples with no kids.

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Three of our neighbors land in the Top 5 for Best States To Live For DINK Couples. (By the way, DINK stands for dual income, no kids.)

Before we reveal which 3 states made the Top 5, let's look at the best places in Montana to raise a family.

Ten Best Towns To Raise A Family In Montana

Montana is a great place for those looking to raise a family. So which towns are the best? According to the folks at Niche, some Montana towns stand out a little more than others when it comes to the best places to start and raise a family in The Treasure State.

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According to Underwood Law Firm, the number one state for DINK couples is Wyoming. What's so great about Wyoming? Well, according to the research, it has a low cost of living, a low crime rate, lots of cultural events, and the commute to and from is relatively short.

Also making the Top 5 are both Dakotas. North Dakota came in 3rd place while South Dakota came in 5th.

Full disclosure, I lived in North Dakota for 4 years and if you think Montana winters are bad, they got nothing on our friends to the east. Sure, the housing costs are lower and your dollar goes further, but remember winter is often from September to May.

Where does Montana rank on the list?

Montana comes in 15th, which isn't bad when you consider there are 50 states. However, Washington, Colorado, and Utah are ranked higher and considered more affordable.

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It should be noted that parts of Montana are much more affordable than other parts. Cities like Billings, Butte, Helena, and others are reasonable compared to places like Bozeman and Missoula. Still, it's a little shocking to see that our neighbors have it much better than we do for some of these things.

Montana's 7 Poorest Cities Ranked

For many Montanans, it's a struggle to make ends meet. With the high cost of housing, several locals have found themselves between a rock and a hard place when it comes to just getting by. Throw in the fact that prices are on the rise in almost every aspect of our lives and it's not too hard to see why so many Montanans are frustrated and are looking to leave The Treasure State.. Let's take a look at the state's 7 poorest cities according to Stacker.

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5 Montana Towns You Should Avoid Moving To

Thinking of making your way to Big Sky Country? Before you decide to list the house for sale and schedule a moving service, here's a list of towns you might want to avoid if you plan on moving to Montana.

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