Skip to main content
LiveWhere us
Great Falls, MT

Cost of living in Cascade County, MT

Part of the Great Falls Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,954/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 84,601 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $948 32%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $479 16%
Groceries $334 11%
Transport $320 11%
State tax $173 6%
Energy $160 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Cascade County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$903
per month
1 bedroom
$948
per month
2 bedroom
$1,244
per month
3 bedroom
$1,743
per month
4 bedroom
$1,977
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Cascade County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$66,203
per year
Individual earnings
$39,360
per year
Per capita
$36,562
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Cascade County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$243,300
Annual property tax
$2,236

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Cascade County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$103
per month · 12.9¢/kWh
Natural gas
$57
per month
Annual total
$1,920
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Cascade County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.7%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Cascade County

State and local tax rates for Montana.

State income tax
5.9%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
0.0%
Combined sales tax
0.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Cascade County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
16.6 min
Drive alone
77.9%
Public transit
0.7%
Work from home
7.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Cascade County

What it costs to live in Cascade County each month.

Single person
$2,954
per month
  • Rent $948
  • Energy $160
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $479
  • State tax $173
Couple
$4,401
per month
  • Rent $1,244
  • Energy $192
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $753
  • State tax $305
Family
$7,036
per month
  • Rent $1,743
  • Energy $240
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $753
  • State tax $305

Frequently asked questions about Cascade County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Cascade County?

In Cascade County, MT, a one-bedroom apartment averages $948 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,244 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,743 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Cascade County?

In Cascade County, MT, the average household income is $66,203 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,360 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Cascade County?

The estimated cost of living in Cascade County, MT is approximately $2,954 per month for a single person, $4,401 for a couple, $7,036 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Cascade County?

The combined sales tax rate in Cascade County, MT is 0.00%, which includes the Montana state rate of 0.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Cascade County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Cascade County, MT would need approximately $2,954 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $66,203 per year ($5,517 per month). Cascade County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Cascade County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Cascade County, MT is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Cascade County?

The average home value in Cascade County, MT is $243,300, with average annual property taxes of $2,236, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Cascade County compare to other areas?

You can compare Cascade County, MT with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Cascade County is in the Great Falls, MT metro area.

Other counties in Montana

Browse the full list of counties in Montana, ranked by cost of living.

See all counties in Montana

Compare Cascade County with another area

Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up.

About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources