Cost of Living in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT

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9%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
34%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Montana National
Cost of living91102100
Groceries104103100
Health care101102100
Housing66101100
Transportation98100100
Utilities106104100
Lifestyle & Entertainment98100100
Household Items103100100
Education & Childcare104102100
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Homes For Sale In Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT

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312 Elm St

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Anaconda, MT
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is 10% lower than the Montana average
  • The cost of living in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is 9% lower than the national average
  • Anaconda-Deer Lodge County housing is 34% lower than the national average
  • Montana general sales tax is 100% lower than the national average
  • Montana state income tax is 61% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$75,986$6,332$1,773$2,280
      Renters$31,819$2,652$742$955
      The affordability of the housing market in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Anaconda-Deer Lodge County homeowners, the median income is $75,986. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $1,773 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $31,819. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $742 for their rent related monthly costs.

      Montana Sales Tax

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      Montana Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Montana 1% 6.75%

      Nearby cities with low cost of living

      City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
      Butte-Silver Bow, MT35,459963.6%
      Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT9,366918.7%

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      Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT9,366918.7%
      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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