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Cost of Living in Huson, MT

Population: 59 | Montana

98
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Huson is 2% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
100
Home Values
94
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 98, Huson, MT is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 2% cheaper than the national average and 9% above the Montana state average of 89. Huson is a small community of 59 residents.

The median household income in Huson is $54,792, which is 27% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Huson. The area sees an average annual temperature of 45.2°F, with summers averaging 65°F and winters around 26°F. Annual rainfall totals 14.1 inches spread over roughly 124 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Everyday prices in the Missoula, MT (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

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
$54,792
vs US Median ($75,149)
-27%

Housing

Everyday Prices in Huson

BLS Average Prices for the Missoula, MT (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.96
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-4% vs US
🥚
$2.41
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-4% vs US
🥛
$3.88
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-4% vs US
🍞
$1.79
Bread (white)
per lb
-4% vs US
🍗
$4.00
Chicken breast
per lb
-4% vs US
$0.14
Electricity
per kWh
-26% vs US

Climate in Huson

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

45.2°F
Avg Temperature
14.1"
Rainfall / Year
124d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 32 37 48 56 66 73 85 84 73 56 40 31
Avg °F 25 29 37 44 53 60 68 67 58 44 32 24
Low °F 18 21 27 32 40 46 52 50 42 32 25 18
Rain" 1.0 0.9 0.9 1.4 1.8 2.1 0.9 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.2 1.1

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