Montana cities
Montana's largest cities ranked on cost, safety, schools, jobs and quality of life. Bozeman leads the list.
We scored Montana's cities on the same factors as our state rankings, then ranked them. Below are the 7 largest by population. Two scores per city: value (what you get for the cost) and overall livability (everything combined). Tap any city for its full profile.
| # | City | Median home | Rent | Value | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bozeman | $466,400 | $1,229 | 49 | 74 |
| 2 | Billings | $248,800 | $965 | 62 | 68 |
| 3 | Butte-Silver Bow | $165,600 | $704 | 74 | 62 |
| 4 | Helena | $278,300 | $880 | 59 | 57 |
| 5 | Great Falls | $190,300 | $760 | 54 | 39 |
| 6 | Kalispell | $277,000 | $849 | 39 | 39 |
| 7 | Missoula | $324,700 | $971 | 12 | 10 |
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