Last checked October 30, 2026.
A single adult renting their own 1-bedroom needs roughly $36,000 a year in Montana’s cheapest towns and about $60,000 in Bozeman, at current asking rents. Start with the numbers, then the checklist.
- How much you need to live in Montana: income needed by town.
- First 60 days checklist: driver license, vehicle registration and other deadlines.
- Montana vs. other states: taxes, housing and wages compared with neighboring states.
- Retiring in Montana: how retirement income is taxed, property tax help, Medicare and long-term care.
- Town finder: which towns your pay covers.
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