Cost of Living

Montana's cost of living continues to rise, so how much do you need to live comfortably in Big Sky Country?

I'm talking money. Stretching the paycheck. Incentives that truly work. Bozeman is rapidly running out of time to figure out how to allow us "normal folks" to live here. Let's get insanely creative and throw all the ideas on the wall before it's too late.

Living in Montana is expensive and many locals simply struggle to make it. Here's a look at 5 states that are much cheaper than Montana.

Ever dreamed of calling Montana home? If so, you better be prepared to pay a premium because living in Big Sky Country will cost you.

As Montana's cost of living soars, squeezing residents as real estate, taxes, and groceries surge. The state is seeing an exodus of long-time locals.

Montana simply cannot have it both ways. Our housing issues are now at crisis level with soaring prices and next to no inventory. Have you known anyone who has tried to rent a trailer? It's next to impossible with very lengthy waiting lists.

This small Montana town is going above and beyond to help teachers find affordable housing.

Montana has a whole lot of things to love, but what about the state do Montanans dislike? What is something that drives locals crazy? We have the Top 5.

Why is living in Montana so expensive? If you look at it this way, it really isn't that bad.

This might be a frustrating town but it's not short on wit and quick retorts.

I had a very interesting conversation yesterday with a friend I hadn't seen in months. We hadn't seen each other because she and her husband moved from Bozeman to Butte.

Rent is no joke around Gallatin County. Prices are sky high, and resentment is rising. Don't ask a stupid question online if you're not prepared to get verbally destroyed.