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Cost of Living in Toston, MT

Population: 324 | Montana

101
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Toston is 1% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
116
Home Values
92
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 101, Toston, MT is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 1% more expensive than the national average and 13% above the Montana state average of 89. Toston is a small community of 324 residents.

The median household income in Toston is $60,264, which is 20% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Toston. The area sees an average annual temperature of 43°F, with summers averaging 64°F and winters around 22°F. Annual rainfall totals 13.4 inches spread over roughly 107 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
$60,264
vs US Median ($75,149)
-20%

Housing

Median Home Value
$352,700
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$911/mo

Everyday Prices in Toston

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 Toston

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

43°F
Avg Temperature
13.4"
Rainfall / Year
107d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 32 36 46 55 65 74 85 84 73 58 42 32
Avg °F 21 24 34 42 51 59 67 66 56 43 30 21
Low °F 10 13 22 29 38 44 49 47 40 29 18 10
Rain" 0.4 0.4 0.9 1.7 2.1 2.5 1.1 0.9 1.0 1.1 0.7 0.4

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