Cost of Living in Carter County, MT

Modeled annual cost: $51,761.

Median family income: $63,924.

Affordability Snapshot

MT County Median

$51,262

State Rank

27thMost expensive counties in MT out of 56See Montana county rankings

Median Income

$63,924

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Carter County, MT.

$15,158 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$51,761

Per year

  • Transport:$15,158
  • Taxes:$10,626
  • Housing:$10,608
  • Healthcare:$6,450
  • Other Costs:$4,626
  • Food:$4,292
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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1Phillips County, MT
$45,450
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$46,036
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$46,679
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$47,459
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$47,953

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