Cost of Living in Four Corners, MT

Population 5,562 · Montana · Data vintage 2023

158
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Four Corners sits 103% above the national median — $620,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $111,474 (49% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros. An unemployment rate of 0.1% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Four Corners lies roughly 125 miles west of the nearest major metro, Billings. Median home values run roughly 99% higher than Billings' $312,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 203
Rent 91

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Four Corners

The median home value in Four Corners is $620,200 — 103% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,192/month, 9% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $111,474/year is 49% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.1%, 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 56.8°F and lows of 29.1°F. Overall, Four Corners has a cost of living index of 158 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 58% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$620,200
103% above avg
Median Rent
$1,192/mo
9% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
43.4x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.8%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$930
1 BR
$1,018
2 BR
$1,266
3 BR
$1,671
4 BR
$1,925
Owner-occupied 80.5%
Renter-occupied 19.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,192
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,806/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
19.3 min
29% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
17.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.2%
Carpooled
1.8%
Walked
3.0%
Work from home
17.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 6.8%
Total Sales Tax 0.0%
State rate 0.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 0.8%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$111,474
49% above avg
Per Capita Income
$52,215
Unemployment Rate
0.1%
97% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Labor Force Participation
76.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 36.6%
Graduate degree 20.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34
Male median age 27.9
Female median age 38

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
56.8°F
Avg Low
29.1°F
Annual Precip
13.4"
23° 45° 68° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 323646556574858473584232
Low °F 101322293844494740291810
Precip" 0.440.420.931.682.122.541.080.941.001.100.740.44

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 26 — Good
90.7%
Good air days/yr
98
Max AQI recorded
362
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Four Corners, MT?

Four Corners has a cost index of 158 (100 = national average). It is 58% above the national average.

What is average rent in Four Corners, MT?

The median gross rent in Four Corners is $1,192 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Four Corners?

The median home value in Four Corners is $620,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Four Corners?

The median household income in Four Corners is $111,474 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Four Corners, MT?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Four Corners is 0.0%. The Montana state income tax top rate is 6.8%.

Is Four Corners, MT affordable?

Four Corners is above average in cost of living, with an index of 158 — about 58% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Four Corners?

Four Corners has average high temperatures of 56.8°F and average lows of 29.1°F. Annual precipitation is 13.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Four Corners at a Glance

Population
5,562
Median Income
$111,474
Home Value
$620,200
Median Rent
$1,192/mo
Unemployment
0.1%
Avg High Temp
56.8°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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