The cost of living all around the country seems to continue to rise. However, Montana seems to be experiencing a faster and steeper cost increase than many other parts of the country. There have been stories about parts of Italy, that are offering severe discounts on buying homes. Some countries are willing to pay residents to move there, according to Move Buddha.

Places in the U.S. That May Pay You To Move There

According to Realtor.com, several locations across the U.S. offer incentives to attract new residents, including financial assistance for relocation and even homeownership opportunities.

The East and Midwest Offer Incentives

If you want to move back east you can head to these areas.

  • Great Rochester, New York area.
  • West Virginia has multiple areas that are willing to pay people to move there, Eastern Panhandle, Greenbrier Valley, Morgantown, and New River Gorge.

If the Midwest is more to your liking. There are opportunities in:

  • Jacksonville, Illinois.
  • Topeka, Kansas.
  • Tulsa, Oklahoma.

No cities in the western part of the country are on this list.

There May Be Chances for Employment Bonuses

A lot of the opportunities include living in the location for at least a year; and eventually  purchasing a home. There are also chances for a person to get money while renting and, opportunities for people who work in certain fields that can earn bonuses in the areas.

Making a living isn't easy for everyone in Montana, and leaving isn't an option for a lot of people. But for some people, this may be an opportunity that is worth exploring and may be a chance for homeownership that may not happen in Montana.

The $1M Missoula Home with "0 Bedrooms"

A property for sale in Missoula is getting a lot of attention for an unusual headline that appeared in the Missoulian: "0 Bedroom Home in Missoula - $1,000,000."

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10 Montana Cities Ranked by How Diverse They Are

Montana may not be known for its diversity but it is interesting to see the diversity within the state. WalletHub did a 2024 study of diversity in U.S. cities and we've pulled out the Montana cities below. Not all variables from the study are included, but you can get an idea of how diverse each city is.

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