Cost of living in Liberty County, MT
Population 1,968 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Liberty County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Liberty County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Liberty County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Liberty County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Liberty County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Liberty County
State and local tax rates for Montana.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Liberty County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Liberty County
What it costs to live in Liberty County each month.
- Rent $770
- Energy $160
- Water $60
- Groceries $334
- Transport $150
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $509
- State tax $182
- Rent $1,002
- Energy $192
- Water $70
- Groceries $553
- Transport $200
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $542
- State tax $241
- Rent $1,404
- Energy $240
- Water $85
- Groceries $840
- Transport $280
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $542
- State tax $241
Frequently asked questions about Liberty County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Liberty County?
In Liberty County, MT, a one-bedroom apartment averages $770 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,002 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,404 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Liberty County?
In Liberty County, MT, the average household income is $53,264 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,172 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Liberty County?
The estimated cost of living in Liberty County, MT is approximately $2,645 per month for a single person, $3,664 for a couple, $6,182 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Liberty County?
The combined sales tax rate in Liberty County, MT is 0.00%, which includes the Montana state rate of 0.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Liberty County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Liberty County, MT would need approximately $2,645 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $53,264 per year ($4,439 per month). Liberty County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Liberty County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Liberty County, MT is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Liberty County?
The average home value in Liberty County, MT is $116,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,204, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Liberty 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