09/06/2026
Here in Big Sky Country, we are spoiled with wide open spaces and beautiful scenery you can enjoy on your way to work every morning. But you've felt the squeeze in your wallet for awhile now. A report came out on how much you actually need to earn to live comfortably in Montana these days, and it probably won't surprise you that six figures are involved. Montana's number jumped more than almost any other state in the country this year. Did your paycheck get that same bump? We could bet no. Tell us in the comments, are you living comfortably on what you make, or just getting by?