Affordable Mountain Escape! Montana Town Makes Top 10 List

Living in the mountains in Montana is a dream for many, the problem is mountain living can be expensive.

A quick search of Zillow or Realtor.com for a mountain property can cost millions of dollars, however, for those looking to live in a Montana mountain town, we've got some great news. If you're looking for mountain living in a town that won't cost you an arm and a leg, you have options.

A national publication came out with America's Top 10 Most Affordable Mountain Towns and one popular Montana location made the list.

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House Beautiful searched the United States to find the best deals in mountain living and according to their data, if your dream is to live in the mountains in Big Sky Country, you're in luck. Before we reveal which Montana mountain town made the Top 10 most affordable, let's look at the most "Montana" towns in Montana.

The Most "Montana" Towns In Montana

If you're looking for the best that Montana has to offer, you might want to start by asking a local and that is exactly what we did. We wanted to know which Montana towns were the most "Montana" and who better to ask than the folks who were born and raised in The Treasure State?

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Which Montana mountain town made the list of the Top 10 Most Affordable in America?

Red Lodge comes in at 9th place for the most affordable mountain towns in America. The charming town of around 3000 residents is known for its beautiful scenery, charming downtown, and proximity to skiing and the legendary Beartooth Highway.

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According to House Beautiful, the average home price in Red Lodge is just under half a million dollars, which compared to other mountain towns is a bargain.

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While it's true, that you can find some homes in that price range, keep in mind, that many of the homes in the area are priced much higher. If you're planning to live in the mountains, it's going to cost you a considerable amount more than half a million.

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Source: Montana Spot Makes Top 10 For Most Affordable Mountain Towns