Rent Affordability for A Lawyer in Montana
A typical lawyer in Montana earns about $155,294 a year, which supports approximately $3,882 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. 12 of 12 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 0 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles City, MT | $813/mo | 6.3% | very comfortable |
| Laurel, MT | $1,286/mo | 9.9% | very comfortable |
| Butte, MT | $1,314/mo | 10.2% | very comfortable |
| Livingston, MT | $1,339/mo | 10.3% | very comfortable |
| Great Falls, MT | $1,367/mo | 10.6% | very comfortable |
| Billings, MT | $1,458/mo | 11.3% | very comfortable |
| Missoula, MT | $1,550/mo | 12% | very comfortable |
| Helena, MT | $1,663/mo | 12.9% | very comfortable |
| Kalispell, MT | $1,852/mo | 14.3% | very comfortable |
| Belgrade, MT | $2,188/mo | 16.9% | very comfortable |
| Bozeman, MT | $2,227/mo | 17.2% | very comfortable |
| Whitefish, MT | $2,712/mo | 21% | affordable |