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Dive into each indicator for Montana.
102.9
Cost of living index
U.S. avg = 100
112
Housing cost index
94
Utilities index
102
Food & groceries index
101
Healthcare index
99
Transportation index
None
General sales tax
One of five states with no sales tax
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Cost of living index
2010–2024102.9▲ 3%
MERIC composite index, U.S. average = 100.
Data table
| Cost of living index | 102.9 | U.S. avg = 100 |
| Housing cost index | 112 | |
| Utilities index | 94 | |
| Food & groceries index | 102 | |
| Healthcare index | 101 | |
| Transportation index | 99 | |
| General sales tax | None | One of five states with no sales tax |
Compared to the United States
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National ranking
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