Best places to live in Montana
Cities and suburbs in Montana with 25,000+ people, scored against each other: affordability on a $75k salary after taxes and rent (35%), violent crime (30%), schools (20%) and job growth (15%).
| # | City | Score | Rent | Home | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalispell, MT | 88/100 | $1,078/mo | $428k | 9.2/10 |
| 2 | Great Falls, MT | 58/100 | $900/mo | $257k | 8.1/10 |
| 3 | Helena, MT | 48/100 | $1,092/mo | $387k | 7.3/10 |
| 4 | Billings, MT | 5/100 | $1,138/mo | $343k | 6.2/10 |
Rent, income and home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Taxes: 2026 federal and state rates for a single filer.
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