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Cost of Living in The Silos, MT

Population: 474 | Montana

104
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

The Silos is 4% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
128
Home Values
92
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 104, The Silos, MT is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 4% more expensive than the national average and 16% above the Montana state average of 89. The Silos is a small community of 474 residents.

The median household income in The Silos is $54,245, which is 28% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to The Silos. The area sees an average annual temperature of 45.5°F, with summers averaging 67°F and winters around 25°F. Annual rainfall totals 11.4 inches spread over roughly 91 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Everyday prices in the Helena, 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
$54,245
vs US Median ($75,149)
-28%

Housing

Median Home Value
$390,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,179/mo

Everyday Prices in The Silos

BLS Average Prices for the Helena, 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 The Silos

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

45.5°F
Avg Temperature
11.4"
Rainfall / Year
91d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 32 37 48 57 66 75 86 85 73 58 43 33
Avg °F 23 27 36 45 54 62 71 69 59 46 33 23
Low °F 14 17 25 32 42 49 55 53 45 34 23 14
Rain" 0.4 0.4 0.5 1.0 2.0 2.2 1.1 1.0 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.5

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