Cost of Living in Lodge Grass, MT

With a cost of living index of 77, Lodge Grass, MT is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 23% cheaper than the national average and 12% below the Montana state average of 89. Lodge Grass is a small community of 499 residents.

The median household income in Lodge Grass is $50,000, which is 33% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 15% 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.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Lodge Grass. The area sees an average annual temperature of 45.4°F, with summers averaging 67°F and winters around 25°F. Annual rainfall totals 14.9 inches spread over roughly 102 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.