What is the cost of living in Hamilton, MT?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Hamilton has an overall cost of living index of 101, which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Montana, Hamilton has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Montana's index of 102.
The standard of living in Hamilton ranks as #8 most affordable out of the 26 places we measured in Montana. By definition, that implies Hamilton ranks as the #18 most expensive place in the Treasure State.
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Hamilton Cost Of Living Vs. Montana
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Hamilton. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Hamilton is 106.
The Groceries index in Hamilton is 102.
The Health index in Hamilton is 99.
The Housing index in Hamilton is 99.
The Transportation index in Hamilton is 104.
The Utilities index in Hamilton is 104.
| Living Expense | Hamilton | Montana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 102 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 103 | 100 |
| Health | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 100 | 100 |
Hamilton Cost Of Living Compared To Montana Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Hamilton, MT Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Montana, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Hamilton is $526,561.
The Median Rent in Hamilton is $947.
The Median Income in Hamilton is $49,204.
The Home Value To Income in Hamilton is 10.7x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Hamilton is 0.23x.
Hamilton, MT Costs By Category
Detailed Hamilton Services costs vs. Montana
Detailed Hamilton Groceries costs vs. Montana
Detailed Hamilton Health costs vs. Montana
Detailed Hamilton Transportation costs vs. Montana
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Hamilton
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Hamilton. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Missoula, MT has a cost of living index of 115, 1.1x Hamilton.
Orchard Homes, MT has a cost of living index of 115, 1.1x Hamilton.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Hamilton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula, MT | 76,514 | 115 | 1.1x |
| Orchard Homes, MT | 5,588 | 115 | 1.1x |
