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Cost of Living in Wisdom, MT

Population: 117 | Montana

77
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Wisdom is 23% less expensive than the national average.

47
Housing
100
Home Values
93
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 77, Wisdom, 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. Wisdom is a small community of 117 residents.

The median household income in Wisdom is $58,370, which is 22% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 13% 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 Wisdom. The area sees an average annual temperature of 38.7°F, with summers averaging 59°F and winters around 19°F. Annual rainfall totals 10.1 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.

Income

Median Household Income
$58,370
vs US Median ($75,149)
-22%

Housing

Median Rent
$625/mo
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$804/mo

Climate in Wisdom

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

38.7°F
Avg Temperature
10.1"
Rainfall / Year
102d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 28 32 41 50 60 69 81 79 69 53 39 28
Avg °F 18 20 29 38 47 54 62 61 52 39 27 18
Low °F 8 9 18 26 33 39 44 42 35 25 15 7
Rain" 0.3 0.6 0.6 1.0 1.6 1.8 0.6 0.7 0.9 0.9 0.5 0.7

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