Rent Affordability for A Physical Therapist in Montana
A typical physical therapist in Montana earns about $87,745 a year, which supports approximately $2,194 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. 10 of 12 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 2 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles City, MT | $813/mo | 11.1% | very comfortable |
| Laurel, MT | $1,286/mo | 17.6% | very comfortable |
| Butte, MT | $1,314/mo | 18% | very comfortable |
| Livingston, MT | $1,339/mo | 18.3% | very comfortable |
| Great Falls, MT | $1,367/mo | 18.7% | very comfortable |
| Billings, MT | $1,458/mo | 19.9% | very comfortable |
| Missoula, MT | $1,550/mo | 21.2% | affordable |
| Helena, MT | $1,663/mo | 22.7% | affordable |
| Kalispell, MT | $1,852/mo | 25.3% | affordable |
| Belgrade, MT | $2,188/mo | 29.9% | affordable |
| Bozeman, MT | $2,227/mo | 30.5% | stretched |
| Whitefish, MT | $2,712/mo | 37.1% | stretched |