Cost of Living in Batavia, MT

With a cost of living index of 93, Batavia, MT is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 7% cheaper than the national average and 4% above the Montana state average of 89. Batavia is a small community of 740 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Batavia's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,152 (13% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $310,000 (2% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5.1x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Batavia is $61,346, which is 18% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 23% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

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.