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 | $850/mo | 6.6% | very comfortable |
| Laurel, MT | $1,282/mo | 9.9% | very comfortable |
| Billings, MT | $1,393/mo | 10.8% | very comfortable |
| Great Falls, MT | $1,433/mo | 11.1% | very comfortable |
| Butte, MT | $1,443/mo | 11.2% | very comfortable |
| Livingston, MT | $1,473/mo | 11.4% | very comfortable |
| Missoula, MT | $1,622/mo | 12.5% | very comfortable |
| Helena, MT | $1,630/mo | 12.6% | very comfortable |
| Kalispell, MT | $1,888/mo | 14.6% | very comfortable |
| Belgrade, MT | $2,134/mo | 16.5% | very comfortable |
| Bozeman, MT | $2,199/mo | 17% | very comfortable |
| Whitefish, MT | $2,790/mo | 21.6% | affordable |