Bozeman residents are on the move - but they're trying very hard to stay IN Montana. Some people can't afford housing in the Bozeman area, others are simply not interested in the rapid growth that has taken over the Gallatin Valley.
To compile the list they analyze over 1,000 small to mid-sized towns and consider factors like safety, affordability, economic stability, outdoor recreation, accessibility, and community engagement.
It's so beautiful living in the Bozeman area and I love the Montana lifestyle, but cost of living sometimes seems a little much here. See how it compares to other western cities.