2007-02-12 13:38:15 · 6 answers · asked by Coloradogrl 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
The big job demand in Montana is IT specialists and other computer generated occupations. Because it is a long ways between metro areas, a comute will be in order. It is VERY beautiful there(especially in NW MT) Grocery stores are not right across the road, so stocking up goods is advised and the availability is not as common as larger cities...gas is higher because it is a longer ways to refine the raw fuel and transport it back to the gas stations. You will find more ranches because of the distance and terrain. Not many cash crops are grown out there, as say the midwest. The price of homes are a reflection of the wages out there. I love it out there but for me, it is not feesable right now, financially and economically. Best of Luck to you if you decide to move there. I am jealous!
2007-02-12 13:57:40 · answer #1 · answered by All 4 JR 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends on a lot of things, but mostly on what part of Montana you are talking about. NW (Missoula/Kalispell/Whitefish) and SW (Bozeman/Yellowstone) areas are pretty expensive to live in; property prices are very high and wages are quite low. Other parts of Montana have lower property prices, expecially Eastern Montana - but that's for a reason - LOL... nothing to do and IMHO ugly. Unemployment in Montana is very low right now; you will have no problem finding a job, but it probably won't pay well at all. Rent is pretty reasonable statewide, if you plan to rent not buy, and its pretty easy to find a rental home. Comsumable goods are not too expensive, in comparison. A gallon of milk is currently about $3, gas is $2.10 a gallon. Last night for dinner I spent $5 on a nice chicken to roast, and $6 on an assortment of fresh veggies and potatoes, and that fed 5 people. Winters are cold, long, and harsh, so expect high heating costs... my electricity bill (heat and power) was a little over $200 last month. However, in the summer, AC is not necessary, so your power costs are almost nil. If I can be of any other help, feel free to drop me an email!
2007-02-16 03:21:35 · answer #2 · answered by Tanya F 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Property value is rocky mountain high and goods are generally scarce therefore expensive.
2007-02-12 13:41:04 · answer #3 · answered by MickVK 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, but you have to keep in mind that the jobs don't pay much compared to metropolitan areas.
2007-02-12 13:40:12 · answer #4 · answered by Steph [♥] 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not really
2007-02-12 13:42:30 · answer #5 · answered by Babycakes 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i doubt it is
2007-02-12 13:45:18 · answer #6 · answered by Simon 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋