Rent Affordability for A Dental Hygienist in Montana
A typical dental hygienist in Montana earns about $77,009 a year, which supports approximately $1,925 a month in rent under the 30% rule. Below, every tracked Montana city is ranked by how local rent compares against that affordability ceiling.
As of May 2026. 8 of 12 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 4 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles City, MT | $850/mo | 13.2% | very comfortable |
| Laurel, MT | $1,240/mo | 19.3% | very comfortable |
| Great Falls, MT | $1,388/mo | 21.6% | affordable |
| Livingston, MT | $1,406/mo | 21.9% | affordable |
| Butte, MT | $1,410/mo | 22% | affordable |
| Billings, MT | $1,437/mo | 22.4% | affordable |
| Missoula, MT | $1,550/mo | 24.2% | affordable |
| Helena, MT | $1,617/mo | 25.2% | affordable |
| Kalispell, MT | $1,952/mo | 30.4% | stretched |
| Bozeman, MT | $2,164/mo | 33.7% | stretched |
| Belgrade, MT | $2,344/mo | 36.5% | stretched |
| Whitefish, MT | $2,841/mo | 44.3% | rent-burdened |