salaryRent is lower than in 83% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.3 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most homes (79.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,080 a year. That is $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Montana cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Montana. It is number 8 of 27 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bigfork?
Share of households by yearly income. 34.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bigfork
| Size | Bigfork | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $904 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,267 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bigfork overall?
Everyday prices in Montana overall are 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bigfork, so the Montana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bigfork
Life in Bigfork
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bigfork?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,604 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $674,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $67,460 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bigfork, MT?
Renting in Bigfork costs a median of about $1,077 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Montana median is $1,260.
How much do I need to make to live in Bigfork?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,080 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bigfork cheap or expensive?
Bigfork is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.0% of the typical household income of $92,004. It ranks 8th cheapest of 27 Montana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bigfork?
The median homeowner in Bigfork pays $3,383 a year in property taxes, about 0.50% of the median home value.
Is Bigfork more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Montana are 5% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bigfork?
The median home value in Bigfork is $674,600, about 7.3 times the typical yearly household income.
5,565 people live in Bigfork. Numbers are typical (middle) values.