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Cost of living in Prairie County, MT

Estimated monthly cost
$3,025/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 1,251 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,153 38%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $430 14%
Groceries $334 11%
Transport $250 8%
Energy $160 5%
State tax $158 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Prairie County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,100
per month
1 bedroom
$1,153
per month
2 bedroom
$1,500
per month
3 bedroom
$2,050
per month
4 bedroom
$2,393
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Prairie County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$45,192
per year
Individual earnings
$36,339
per year
Per capita
$29,068
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Prairie County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$167,100
Annual property tax
$1,428

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Prairie 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 Prairie County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.7%

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 Prairie 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 Prairie County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
15.7 min
Drive alone
52.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
31.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Prairie County

What it costs to live in Prairie County each month.

Single person
$3,025
per month
  • Rent $1,153
  • Energy $160
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $430
  • State tax $158
Couple
$4,152
per month
  • Rent $1,500
  • Energy $192
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $421
  • State tax $202
Family
$6,838
per month
  • Rent $2,050
  • Energy $240
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $421
  • State tax $202

Frequently asked questions about Prairie County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Prairie County?

In Prairie County, MT, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,153 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,500 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,050 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Prairie County?

In Prairie County, MT, the average household income is $45,192 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,339 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Prairie County?

The estimated cost of living in Prairie County, MT is approximately $3,025 per month for a single person, $4,152 for a couple, $6,838 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Prairie County?

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

Is Prairie County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Prairie County, MT would need approximately $3,025 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $45,192 per year ($3,766 per month). Prairie County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Prairie County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Prairie County, MT is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Prairie County?

The average home value in Prairie County, MT is $167,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,428, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Prairie 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