Cost of Living in Gallatin County, MT

Modeled annual cost: $62,945.

Median family income: $111,714.

Affordability Snapshot

MT County Median

$51,262

State Rank

1thMost expensive counties in MT out of 56See Montana county rankings

Median Income

$111,714

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Gallatin County, MT.

$17,376 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$62,945

Per year

  • Housing:$17,376
  • Taxes:$14,344
  • Transport:$13,905
  • Other Costs:$6,889
  • Healthcare:$5,620
  • Food:$4,812
  • Childcare:$0

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

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$46,036
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