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Cost of Living in Gildford, MT

Population: 132 | Montana

81
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Gildford is 19% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
32
Home Values
93
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 81, Gildford, MT is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 19% cheaper than the national average and 8% below the Montana state average of 89. Gildford is a small community of 132 residents.

The median household income in Gildford is $48,897, which is 35% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Gildford. The area sees an average annual temperature of 43.6°F, with summers averaging 67°F and winters around 20°F. Annual rainfall totals 11.8 inches spread over roughly 90 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

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.

Income

Median Household Income
$48,897
vs US Median ($75,149)
-35%

Housing

Median Home Value
$98,800
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$585/mo

Climate in Gildford

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

43.6°F
Avg Temperature
11.8"
Rainfall / Year
90d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 28 33 44 57 68 76 86 85 73 58 42 32
Avg °F 18 21 32 44 54 62 70 68 58 44 31 21
Low °F 7 10 20 31 40 49 54 52 43 31 20 11
Rain" 0.4 0.4 0.5 1.0 1.9 2.5 1.5 0.9 1.1 0.8 0.5 0.4

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