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Cost of living in Teton County, MT

Estimated monthly cost
$2,984/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 6,291 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,190 40%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $370 12%
Groceries $334 11%
Transport $250 8%
Energy $160 5%
State tax $140 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Teton County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$967
per month
1 bedroom
$1,190
per month
2 bedroom
$1,318
per month
3 bedroom
$1,746
per month
4 bedroom
$1,975
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Teton County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$67,766
per year
Individual earnings
$32,702
per year
Per capita
$31,794
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Teton County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$235,500
Annual property tax
$1,929

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Teton 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 Teton County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.5%

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 Teton 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 Teton County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
21.9 min
Drive alone
64.0%
Public transit
0.6%
Work from home
13.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Teton County

What it costs to live in Teton County each month.

Single person
$2,984
per month
  • Rent $1,190
  • Energy $160
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $370
  • State tax $140
Couple
$4,439
per month
  • Rent $1,318
  • Energy $192
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $779
  • State tax $313
Family
$7,003
per month
  • Rent $1,746
  • Energy $240
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $779
  • State tax $313

Frequently asked questions about Teton County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Teton County?

In Teton County, MT, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,190 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,318 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,746 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Teton County?

In Teton County, MT, the average household income is $67,766 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,702 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Teton County?

The estimated cost of living in Teton County, MT is approximately $2,984 per month for a single person, $4,439 for a couple, $7,003 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Teton County?

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

Is Teton County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Teton County, MT would need approximately $2,984 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $67,766 per year ($5,647 per month). Teton County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Teton County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Teton County, MT is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Teton County?

The average home value in Teton County, MT is $235,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,929, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Teton 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