Cost of Living in Avon, MT

With a cost of living index of 72, Avon, MT is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 28% cheaper than the national average and 17% below the Montana state average of 89. Avon is a small community of 145 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Avon's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $786 (40% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $187,500 (39% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.9x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Avon is $97,656, which is 30% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 10% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.