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Cost of living in Golden Valley County, MT

Estimated monthly cost
$2,601/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 840 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $989 38%
Healthcare $480 18%
Groceries $334 13%
Federal tax $307 12%
Energy $160 6%
Transport $150 6%
State tax $121 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Golden Valley County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$952
per month
1 bedroom
$989
per month
2 bedroom
$1,298
per month
3 bedroom
$1,786
per month
4 bedroom
$2,071
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Golden Valley County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$57,353
per year
Individual earnings
$28,854
per year
Per capita
$33,523
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Golden Valley County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$203,900
Annual property tax
$1,038

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
15.2%

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 Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
34.0 min
Drive alone
49.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
11.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Golden Valley County

What it costs to live in Golden Valley County each month.

Single person
$2,601
per month
  • Rent $989
  • Energy $160
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $150
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $307
  • State tax $121
Couple
$4,046
per month
  • Rent $1,298
  • Energy $192
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $200
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $608
  • State tax $261
Family
$6,650
per month
  • Rent $1,786
  • Energy $240
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $280
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $608
  • State tax $261

Frequently asked questions about Golden Valley County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Golden Valley County?

In Golden Valley County, MT, a one-bedroom apartment averages $989 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,298 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,786 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Golden Valley County?

In Golden Valley County, MT, the average household income is $57,353 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $28,854 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Golden Valley County?

The estimated cost of living in Golden Valley County, MT is approximately $2,601 per month for a single person, $4,046 for a couple, $6,650 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Golden Valley County?

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

Is Golden Valley County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Golden Valley County, MT would need approximately $2,601 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $57,353 per year ($4,779 per month). Golden Valley County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Golden Valley County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Golden Valley County, MT is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 15.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Golden Valley County?

The average home value in Golden Valley County, MT is $203,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,038, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Golden Valley County compare to other areas?

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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