Cost of Living in Sidney, MT
Population 6,235 · Montana · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Sidney a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $249,000.
Geographically, Sidney lies roughly 245 miles northeast of the nearest major metro, Billings. Median home values run roughly 20% lower than Billings' $312,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Sidney
The median home value in Sidney is $249,100 — 18% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $890/month, 32% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $62,992/year is 16% 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 54.2°F and lows of 29.2°F, with about 48.2" of annual snowfall. Overall, Sidney has a cost of living index of 76 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 24% less expensive.
Sidney 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 | 22 | 27 | 40 | 56 | 67 | 77 | 85 | 84 | 73 | 56 | 38 | 26 |
| Low °F | 1 | 6 | 18 | 29 | 40 | 50 | 56 | 54 | 44 | 30 | 17 | 6 |
| Precip" | 0.56 | 0.48 | 0.63 | 1.05 | 2.10 | 2.64 | 2.48 | 1.57 | 1.36 | 0.94 | 0.67 | 0.63 |
| Snow" | 11.2 | 6.7 | 6.4 | 3.7 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.6 | 6.3 | 10.4 |
💨 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 Sidney, MT?
Sidney has a cost index of 76 (100 = national average). It is 24% below the national average.
What is average rent in Sidney, MT?
The median gross rent in Sidney is $890 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Sidney?
The median home value in Sidney is $249,100 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Sidney?
The median household income in Sidney is $62,992 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Sidney, MT?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Sidney is 0.0%. The Montana state income tax top rate is 6.8%.
Is Sidney, MT affordable?
Yes, Sidney is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 76 — about 24% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Sidney?
Sidney has average high temperatures of 54.2°F and average lows of 29.2°F. Annual precipitation is 15.1". Average annual snowfall is 48.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Sidney at a Glance
- Population
- 6,235
- Median Income
- $62,992
- Home Value
- $249,100
- Median Rent
- $890/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.2%
- Avg High Temp
- 54.2°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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