Montana vs North Carolina: taxes, cost of living, laws
Montana
Low tax burden · COL index 104
Wins 8 categories
North Carolina
Moderate tax burden · COL index 94
Wins 6 categories
Montana's top income tax rate is 5.9% vs North Carolina's 4.5%. Cost of living in Montana (index 104) runs 11% higher than North Carolina (index 94). The median home in Montana costs $450K vs $335K in North Carolina.
Taxes
Housing & Cost of Living
Crime & Safety
Healthcare
Education
Childcare
Utilities & Daily Costs
Social Policy
Category wins
8
Montana
6
North Carolina
Run the full slider tool to score these states against your specific income, home value, retirement, and lifestyle priorities.
Score For My Profile →People Also Ask
What is the downfall of living in Montana?
What is the downfall of living in North Carolina?
Is North Carolina the best state to live in?
Why are people moving from Montana?