For many of us, living here might seem like the norm but there quite a few people who have "Living in Montana" at the top of their wish list.

Whether it's for the hope of living in less populated areas, the beautiful scenery, or all of the above... there are a lot of good reasons to want to live in Montana but getting there can be difficult.

Preparing For A Move To Montana

As someone who just moved to the state a few months ago, we're still feeling the costly effects of a move. Now granted, our situation was a little "unplanned" and somewhat abrupt but thankfully we were able to make it happen.

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Photo by Matthew Lancaster on Unsplash
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But what does that all entail? Money is an obvious necessary resource but even if you're one of the best at saving, it can be quite the task.

Consider the fact that you still have all of your normal bills to keep paying for, any unexpected expenses that come up, and still have money left over to put towards that first down payment (or deposit) on a home.

Finding The Right Home In Montana

Once you have your finances sorted out, you'll need to actually find a home that's available and one that will accept your offer over other people.

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Again, it can be quite the task but it's not impossible especially if you're disciplined. And trust me when I say, it will take plenty of discipline based on what we found on the list of states where it takes "longest" to save for a home.

How Long Does It Take To Buy A House In Montana Compared To Other States?

Renting a house or apartment but want to save up to buy your own? According to a report from 24/7 Tempo, these are the ten states where it takes longer than others.

Here's how long it would take to save up for a house after paying your rent...

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LOOK: States with the highest average cost of living

These are the top 20 states across the country, including the nation's capital, where the average cost of living is the highest, according to data compiled by the Missouri Economic Research & Information Center. The average cost of living index is 100, which indicates the national average of all 50 states. The index includes cost factors such as groceries, housing, utilities, healthcare, transportation, and more. All states listed below are above that baseline.

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LOOK: Here's how much grocery shopping now costs in the U.S.

How does Montana compare when it comes to cost of groceries? Do we pay more, or less? Data compiled by Zippia takes a look at the average monthly grocery bill per person in all 50 states. States are listed from most expensive to least expensive and are rounded up to the nearest dollar.

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