Cost of Living in Lakeside, MT
Population: 2,730 | Montana
Lakeside is 21% more expensive than the national average.
Cost of Living in Lakeside, MT: What You Need to Know
With a cost of living index of 121, Lakeside, MT is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 21% more expensive than the national average and 32% above the Montana state average of 89. Lakeside is a small community of 2,730 residents.
The median household income in Lakeside is $83,958, which is 12% 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 Lakeside. The area sees an average annual temperature of 39.5°F, with summers averaging 57°F and winters around 23°F. Annual rainfall totals 26.1 inches spread over roughly 151 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
- $83,958
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- +12%
Housing
- Median Home Value
- $589,500
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $1,352/mo
Climate in Lakeside
NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 32 | 31 | 38 | 46 | 56 | 63 | 73 | 73 | 63 | 49 | 37 | 31 |
| Avg °F | 23 | 23 | 29 | 37 | 46 | 52 | 60 | 59 | 51 | 40 | 31 | 24 |
| Low °F | 15 | 15 | 20 | 28 | 35 | 42 | 46 | 45 | 39 | 32 | 25 | 17 |
| Rain" | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 2.1 |