The most affordable cities to buy a house in Montana (2026)

Every Montana city over 10,000 residents, ranked by the gross household income it takes to buy the typical home: 20% down at 7.03% (30-yr fixed), including Montana property tax and insurance. Data through 2026-08.

  1. Butte — typical home $289K, income to buy about $79,000/yr
  2. Great Falls — typical home $340K, income to buy about $92,000/yr
  3. Billings — typical home $401K, income to buy about $109,000/yr
  4. Helena — typical home $480K, income to buy about $130,000/yr
  5. Belgrade — typical home $552K, income to buy about $150,000/yr
  6. Kalispell — typical home $562K, income to buy about $153,000/yr
  7. Missoula — typical home $568K, income to buy about $154,000/yr
  8. Bozeman — typical home $726K, income to buy about $197,000/yr

At the other end, Montana's priciest markets: Bozeman ($197,000/yr), Missoula ($154,000/yr), Kalispell ($153,000/yr), Belgrade ($150,000/yr), Helena ($130,000/yr).

"Income to buy" holds the typical home's payment inside the 28% lender guideline. Your own verdict depends on savings and debts — open any city and run your numbers, or see the whole country on the affordability map.

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