Cost of Living in Corwin Springs, MT

With a cost of living index of 44, Corwin Springs, MT is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 56% cheaper than the national average and 44% below the Montana state average of 89. Corwin Springs is a small community of 177 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Corwin Springs's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $225 (83% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $61,000 (80% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.3x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Corwin Springs is $47,969, which is 36% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 6% 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.