Cost of Living in Dillon, MT
Population 4,020 · Montana · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Dillon a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $238,000.
Dillon lies roughly 200 miles west of the nearest major metro, Billings — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 24% lower than Billings' $312,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Dillon
The median home value in Dillon is $237,500 — 22% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $821/month, 38% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $51,458/year is 31% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.2%, below the national average of 4.8%. Montana's top state income tax rate is 6.8% and the combined sales tax is 0.0%. The climate averages highs of 54.7°F and lows of 28.9°F. Overall, Dillon has a cost of living index of 72 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 28% less expensive.
Dillon has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 32 | 35 | 45 | 53 | 62 | 71 | 82 | 81 | 70 | 55 | 41 | 31 |
| Low °F | 13 | 14 | 21 | 28 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 46 | 39 | 29 | 19 | 12 |
| Precip" | 0.20 | 0.24 | 0.52 | 1.18 | 1.76 | 1.91 | 0.89 | 0.87 | 0.91 | 0.72 | 0.37 | 0.26 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Dillon, MT?
Dillon has a cost index of 72 (100 = national average). It is 28% below the national average.
What is average rent in Dillon, MT?
The median gross rent in Dillon is $821 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Dillon?
The median home value in Dillon is $237,500 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Dillon?
The median household income in Dillon is $51,458 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Dillon, MT?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Dillon is 0.0%. The Montana state income tax top rate is 6.8%.
Is Dillon, MT affordable?
Yes, Dillon is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 72 — about 28% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Dillon?
Dillon has average high temperatures of 54.7°F and average lows of 28.9°F. Annual precipitation is 9.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Dillon at a Glance
- Population
- 4,020
- Median Income
- $51,458
- Home Value
- $237,500
- Median Rent
- $821/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.2%
- Avg High Temp
- 54.7°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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