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Cost of living in Wheatland County, MT

Estimated monthly cost
$2,599/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 2,049 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $832 32%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $426 16%
Groceries $334 13%
Energy $160 6%
State tax $157 6%
Transport $150 6%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Wheatland County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$794
per month
1 bedroom
$832
per month
2 bedroom
$1,082
per month
3 bedroom
$1,408
per month
4 bedroom
$1,726
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Wheatland County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$47,054
per year
Individual earnings
$36,104
per year
Per capita
$27,719
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Wheatland County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$172,700
Annual property tax
$1,122

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Wheatland 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 Wheatland County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
17.7%

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 Wheatland 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 Wheatland County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.1 min
Drive alone
49.6%
Public transit
0.8%
Work from home
21.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Wheatland County

What it costs to live in Wheatland County each month.

Single person
$2,599
per month
  • Rent $832
  • Energy $160
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $150
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $426
  • State tax $157
Couple
$3,621
per month
  • Rent $1,082
  • Energy $192
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $200
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $449
  • State tax $211
Family
$6,063
per month
  • Rent $1,408
  • Energy $240
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $280
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $449
  • State tax $211

Frequently asked questions about Wheatland County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Wheatland County?

In Wheatland County, MT, a one-bedroom apartment averages $832 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,082 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,408 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Wheatland County?

In Wheatland County, MT, the average household income is $47,054 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,104 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Wheatland County?

The estimated cost of living in Wheatland County, MT is approximately $2,599 per month for a single person, $3,621 for a couple, $6,063 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Wheatland County?

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

Is Wheatland County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Wheatland County, MT would need approximately $2,599 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $47,054 per year ($3,921 per month). Wheatland County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Wheatland County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Wheatland County, MT is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 17.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Wheatland County?

The average home value in Wheatland County, MT is $172,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,122, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Wheatland 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