Cost of Living in Dayton, MT: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 144, Dayton, MT is one of the most expensive cities in the United States. Living here is 44% more expensive than the national average and 56% above the Montana state average of 89. Dayton is a small community of 103 residents.

The median household income in Dayton is $84,688, which is 13% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they do not fully offset the higher cost of living.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Dayton. The area sees an average annual temperature of 47.7°F, with summers averaging 67°F and winters around 30°F. Annual rainfall totals 16.4 inches spread over roughly 111 days.

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.

Housing

Median Home Value

$875,000

Median Monthly Housing Cost

$1,150/mo

Climate in Dayton

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

47.7°F

Avg Temperature

16.4"

Rainfall / Year

111d

Rainy Days / Year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	36	42	53	61	71	78	89	88	77	61	43	34
Avg °F	29	32	40	47	55	62	70	69	60	47	35	28
Low °F	22	22	27	32	40	46	51	49	42	34	27	22
Rain"	1.2	1.3	1.1	1.4	1.8	2.0	0.9	1.1	1.0	1.3	2.0	1.4

Cost of Living in Dayton, MT