Rent Affordability for A Pharmacist in Montana
A typical pharmacist in Montana earns about $116,820 a year, which supports approximately $2,921 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 | 8.7% | very comfortable |
| Laurel, MT | $1,240/mo | 12.7% | very comfortable |
| Great Falls, MT | $1,388/mo | 14.3% | very comfortable |
| Livingston, MT | $1,406/mo | 14.4% | very comfortable |
| Butte, MT | $1,410/mo | 14.5% | very comfortable |
| Billings, MT | $1,437/mo | 14.8% | very comfortable |
| Missoula, MT | $1,550/mo | 15.9% | very comfortable |
| Helena, MT | $1,617/mo | 16.6% | very comfortable |
| Kalispell, MT | $1,952/mo | 20.1% | affordable |
| Bozeman, MT | $2,164/mo | 22.2% | affordable |
| Belgrade, MT | $2,344/mo | 24.1% | affordable |
| Whitefish, MT | $2,841/mo | 29.2% | affordable |