Cost of Living in Broadus, MT

With a cost of living index of 63, Broadus, MT is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 37% cheaper than the national average and 25% below the Montana state average of 89. Broadus is a small community of 426 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Broadus's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $588 (55% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $155,900 (49% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.8x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Broadus is $54,792, which is 27% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 13% 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.