Rent Affordability for A Registered Nurse in Montana
A typical registered nurse in Montana earns about $83,142 a year, which supports approximately $2,079 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. 9 of 12 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 3 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles City, MT | $850/mo | 12.3% | very comfortable |
| Laurel, MT | $1,282/mo | 18.5% | very comfortable |
| Billings, MT | $1,393/mo | 20.1% | affordable |
| Great Falls, MT | $1,433/mo | 20.7% | affordable |
| Butte, MT | $1,443/mo | 20.8% | affordable |
| Livingston, MT | $1,473/mo | 21.3% | affordable |
| Missoula, MT | $1,622/mo | 23.4% | affordable |
| Helena, MT | $1,630/mo | 23.5% | affordable |
| Kalispell, MT | $1,888/mo | 27.2% | affordable |
| Belgrade, MT | $2,134/mo | 30.8% | stretched |
| Bozeman, MT | $2,199/mo | 31.7% | stretched |
| Whitefish, MT | $2,790/mo | 40.3% | rent-burdened |