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Cost of Living in Montaqua, MT

Population: 108 | Montana

102
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Montaqua is 2% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
123
Home Values
90
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 102, Montaqua, MT is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 2% more expensive than the national average and 14% above the Montana state average of 89. Montaqua is a small community of 108 residents.

The median household income in Montaqua is $98,167, which is 31% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Montaqua. The area sees an average annual temperature of 48.2°F, with summers averaging 70°F and winters around 28°F. Annual rainfall totals 14.3 inches spread over roughly 97 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Everyday prices in the Billings, 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
$98,167
vs US Median ($75,149)
+31%

Housing

Median Home Value
$374,100
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$473/mo

Everyday Prices in Montaqua

BLS Average Prices for the Billings, 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
-28% vs US

Climate in Montaqua

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

48.2°F
Avg Temperature
14.3"
Rainfall / Year
97d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 36 39 49 57 67 77 87 86 74 59 46 36
Avg °F 27 29 38 46 55 65 73 72 61 48 36 28
Low °F 18 20 27 35 44 52 59 58 49 37 27 19
Rain" 0.6 0.6 0.9 1.7 2.4 2.2 1.2 0.9 1.4 1.4 0.6 0.6

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