Cost Of Living in Big Sky, MT

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42%

Overall NAT. AVG.

2%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

137%

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	Big Sky	Montana	National
Cost of living	142	102	100
Groceries	102	103	100
Health care	100	102	100
Housing	237	101	100
Transportation	99	100	100
Utilities	104	104	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	102	100	100
Household Items	101	100	100
Education & Childcare	97	102	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Big Sky is 40% higher than the Montana average
The cost of living in Big Sky is 42% higher than the national average
Big Sky housing is 137% higher 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	$173,518	$14,460	$4,048	$5,206
Renters	$64,444	$5,370	$1,504	$1,934

Montana Sales Tax

State	General Sales Tax	With Max Surtax
Montana	0%	0%

Montana Income Tax

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

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City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Big Sky, MT	3,148	142	41.8%

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City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
North Shore, VA	3,148	140	39.6%
Algoma, WI	3,148	88	12.3%
Belchertown, MA	3,147	118	18.4%
Doylestown, OH	3,149	93	7.3%
Blackhawk, SD	3,149	100	0.3%
Big Sky, MT	3,148	142	41.8%

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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