Moving To Montana? Here’s Why You Might Want To Reconsider.

So, you've always wanted to live in the mountains, and you hear that Montana is nice?

You certainly wouldn't be the first person to pack up their stuff, list their home, and head to Big Sky Country. In fact, over the last few years, it has become a very popular choice, especially among people living on the West Coast.

However, before you make all the arrangements to become a resident of Montana, hear me out. There are even better places to live in the West, and we're going to share them with you.

Before we let you know where Montana and the other Western States rank as far as livability, let's check out the Top 10 Best Cities in the Mountain West Region.

Is Montana a good place to live?

Well, that depends on who you ask. For many, Montana is the only place they want to call home, for others, the fact that so many out-of-staters have moved here has somewhat soiled what has often been called "the last best place".

According to one source, Montana still ranks high when compared to the other 49 states, but if you're looking to live in the Western Mountain area, there are better places than Montana to choose from.

The social site USA By Color ranks Montana as the 15th best state to live in the United States, but there are a few states close by that are ranked higher, and quite frankly, cheaper to live in.

Just south of Big Sky Country is Wyoming, and the Cowboy State is ranked 10th best in the country. Also cracking the Top 10 is Idaho, coming in ranked 6th, and Utah, which is ranked 4th in the U.S.

So, before you decide to move to Montana, you should weigh your options. If you want beauty, adventure, and plenty of outdoor activities, you can find all of that in the 3 states mentioned above.

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Plus, you will probably save money on housing.