salaryRent is lower than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 10.8 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $40,360 a year. That is $19 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 4 of 27 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Miles City?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Miles City
| Size | Miles City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $709 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,056 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,214 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,458 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Miles City 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 Miles City, so the Montana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Miles City
Life in Miles City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Miles City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $380 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $200,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,020 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Miles City, MT?
Renting in Miles City costs a median of about $1,009 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Montana median is $1,260.
How much do I need to make to live in Miles City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $40,360 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Miles City cheap or expensive?
Miles City is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.6% of the typical household income of $73,044. It ranks 4th cheapest of 27 Montana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Miles City?
The median homeowner in Miles City pays $2,341 a year in property taxes, about 1.17% of the median home value.
Is Miles City 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 Miles City?
The median home value in Miles City is $200,200, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
8,407 people live in Miles City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.