{"id":165286,"date":"2025-08-29T08:09:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T12:09:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/?p=165286"},"modified":"2025-09-09T09:20:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T13:20:47","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-build-a-house-montana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-build-a-house-montana\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does It Cost to Build a House in Montana in 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>$400,000 to $600,000. That&#8217;s what it costs to build a custom home in Montana! But land costs can add a hefty $28,900 per acre. And let&#8217;s not forget about the rising costs of permits, materials, and labor fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying a new construction home in the Big Sky Country is faster and cheaper. With a 27.2% increase in new listings, now is the perfect time to find your dream home. especially on Montana&#8217;s best home-buying website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-houzeo-takeaways-list takeawaysSec\"><p class=\"headKeySec\"><strong>KEY TAKEAWAYS<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"listing\"><li>Building a home in Montana costs $400K\u2013$600K. Land adds $28.9K per acre, plus extra costs for permits and labor.<\/li><li>Materials cost about $50 per sq ft. Labor rates vary by trade, adding thousands to your total.<\/li><li>Indirect costs like permits, land prep, and interiors can exceed $25K. Permits alone may cost up to $3K.<\/li><li>Buying is usually a faster and cheaper option than building. While new homes take 9\u201312 months, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/montana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homes for sale in Montana<\/a> close in just 1\u20132 months, with more listings and lower prices.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"margin-top-28 wp-block-heading\" id=\"Home-Building-Costs-Breakdown-in-Montana\"><strong>Cost Breakdown of Building a Home in Montana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For an average house size of 3,000 sq ft in Montana, the average cost is $250 per square foot. Here is a cost breakdown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cost Head<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Average Costs<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Land Cost<\/td><td>$28,900 per acre<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Water and Sewer Inspections<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.angi.com\/articles\/sewer-camera-inspection-cost.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">$270 &#8211; $1,737<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Building Permits<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helenamt.gov\/files\/assets\/helena\/v\/1\/government\/departments\/community-development\/documents\/building\/forms\/building_permit_fee_packet-nov2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">$2,140<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Foundation<\/td><td>$6.11- $36.89 per square foot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Framing<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/primehomesinc.com\/building-cost-per-square-foot\/#:~:text=Framing,to%20$30%20per%20square%20foot.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">$20,000 &#8211; $50,000<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exterior Siding<\/td><td>$3.70 &#8211; $7.69 per sq ft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Roofing<\/td><td>$159.92 &#8211; $1,799.10 per 100 sq ft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AC Installation<\/td><td>$3,548.58 &#8211; $4,669.81<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plumbing<\/td><td>$68.72 &#8211; $77.96 per hour plus materials<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Electrical<\/td><td>$129.94 &#8211; $147.93 <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Drywall<\/td><td>$1.57 &#8211; $1.68 per sq ft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Painting<\/td><td>$2.00 &#8211; $4.00 per square foot for basic textures<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption><br><em>*Source for other costs: <a href=\"https:\/\/home-builders.promatcher.com\/cost\/montana.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ProMatcher<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"margin-top-28 wp-block-heading\" id=\"cost-to-build-a-house-in-Montana-per-square-foot\"><strong><strong>What&#8217;s the Area-Wise Cost to Build a House in <strong>Montana<\/strong>?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Montana<\/strong> home construction costs depend on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-to-calculate-square-feet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">square footage<\/a> of your home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Montana-1-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Montana-cost-to-build\" class=\"wp-image-651798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Montana-1-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Montana-1-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Montana-1-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Montana-1-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Montana-1-1.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><br><em>*The average cost range has been calculated at $250 per sq ft.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-15\">Now you can use our Cost to Build a House Calculator to get an instant estimate based on your square feet area. You will get customized estimates for your project.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"newClosingCostBox calcEstimated calculatorModal\">\n\t\t<p class=\"ClosingTitle\">Calculate the Cost to Build a House in Montana <span class=\"calcImg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/blog\/newBlog\/hou-calc.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/span><\/p>\t\n\t\t<div class=\"calcEstimateWrap\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"newCloseValueBox calculatorFormModal costToBuild\">\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"newCloseInputBox\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"newCloseMap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/blog\/newBlog\/loc-marker.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"smush-detected-img smush-image-9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" id=\"area\" class=\"form-control\" placeholder=\"Enter total area (sq\/ft)\" inputmode=\"numeric\">\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                 <span class=\"errorMsg CostError\" style=\"display: none;\">Enter a valid, positive number for area.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"newRoleButtonBox\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button onclick=\"buildcost()\" class=\"newRoleButton\">Calculate<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"calcFormulaBox\" id=\"buildTocost\">\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"firstCrack\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"calcEstimg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/blog\/newBlog\/hou-money-stack.svg\" alt=\"money\"> -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/ql-v4\/dollarBag.gif\" alt=\"money\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"calcEstCont\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your estimated cost to build a house in MT is:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"calcEstCostText\" id=\"calcEstCostText\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"calcEstimg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/blog\/newBlog\/hou-money-stack.svg\" alt=\"money\"> -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/ql-v4\/dollarBag.gif\" alt=\"money\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"calcEstDollar\">$<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dashedBox\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dashColor\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dashColor\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dashColor\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dashColor\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dashColor\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dashColor\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"greenValue\">476576<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"secondCrack\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n          <script>\n        \n\n            window.buildcost = function() {\n                var area = parseFloat(document.getElementById(\"area\").value.replace(\/,\/g, ''));\n\n                if (!isNaN(area) && area > 0) { \/\/ Check for valid number and positive area\n                    var fairMarketValue = 250 * area;\n                    fairMarketValue = fairMarketValue.toFixed(2); \/\/ Ensure two decimal places\n                    fairMarketValue = numberWithCommas(fairMarketValue); \/\/ Format with commas\n                    \n                    document.querySelector(\".costToBuild .errorMsg\").style.display= \"none\";\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.querySelector(\"#buildTocost\").classList.add(\"active\", \"addAnimation\");\n\t\t\t\t\tsetTimeout(function () {\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.querySelector(\"#buildTocost\").classList.remove(\"addAnimation\");\n\t\t\t\t\t}, 4000);\n                    \/\/ Update the input field with the calculated value\n                    document.querySelector(\"#calcEstCostText span.greenValue\").innerHTML = fairMarketValue;\n                    document.querySelector(\"#calcEstCostText span.greenValue\").style.display = \"block\";\n                    \/\/ Hide the dashed box\n                    document.querySelector(\"#calcEstCostText .dashedBox\").style.display = \"none\";\n                } else {\n                    document.querySelector(\".costToBuild .errorMsg\").style.display= \"block\";\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.querySelector(\"#buildTocost\").classList.remove(\"active\", \"addAnimation\");\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.querySelector(\"#calcEstCostText .dashedBox\").style.display = \"block\";\t\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.querySelector(\"#calcEstCostText span.greenValue\").style.display = \"none\";\t\t\t\t\n                }\n            }\n\n\t\tjQuery(document).ready(function() { \n\t\t\tformatInputField('#area', 10);\n\t\t\t\n\t\t});\n      <\/script>             \n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"margin-top-28 wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-it-cost-to-build-a-house-in-Montana\"><strong>Material Cost of Building a House in Montana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can expect to spend about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeadvisor.com\/cost\/architects-and-engineers\/build-your-own-house\/#:~:text=The%20material%20cost%20to%20build,about%20%24100%2C000%20for%20materials%20alone.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">$50 per square foot<\/a>&nbsp;on material costs. Here are the material expenses you need to consider to build your home in Montana:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Framing Materials<\/strong>: Foundation, lumber, and steel beams will require about $20,000 to $50,000.<\/li><li><strong style=\"color: initial; text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);\">Roof Installation<\/strong>: The roofing cost depends on the type of material you select, the roof&#8217;s slope, and the size of your home. Here are the Montana home roofing prices per square foot for various materials:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Montana-Roofing-Costs-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Montana-Roofing Costs\" class=\"wp-image-650844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Montana-Roofing-Costs-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Montana-Roofing-Costs-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Montana-Roofing-Costs-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Montana-Roofing-Costs-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Montana-Roofing-Costs.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><br>*<em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/roofing.promatcher.com\/cost\/connecticut.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ProMatcher<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Exterior Painting<\/strong>: Prices may vary based on your choice of exterior. On average, it costs $2 &#8211; $4 per square foot for basic textures plus materials.<\/li><li><strong>Insulation<\/strong>: Fiberglass, drywall, and foam insulation help regulate the temperature inside your home. It costs from $1.57 to $1.68 per square foot.<\/li><li><strong>Windows &amp; Doors<\/strong>: If you hire a professional to install windows and doors, it will cost from $189.41 to &nbsp;$825.59, depending on the material and its uses.<\/li><li><strong style=\"color: initial; text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);\">Flooring Materials<\/strong>: The cost of wood flooring installation in Montana ranges between $5.21 and $9.26 per square foot.<\/li><li><strong style=\"color: initial; text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);\">Cabinets &amp; Countertops<\/strong>: Features like granite countertops and teak cabinets in kitchens may cost between &nbsp;$14.24 and &nbsp;$119.94 per square foot.<\/li><li><strong>Plumbing Fixtures<\/strong>: The cost to install sinks, faucets, showers, and PVC pipes throughout a home is between $68.72 and $77.96 per hour plus materials.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"margin-top-28 wp-block-heading\" id=\"labor-cost-to-build-a-house-in-Montana\"><strong>Labor Cost to Build a Home in Montana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A contractor can help you hire laborers and professionals for the construction process. Their work and associated costs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Professionals<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Hourly Rate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flooring Installers<\/td><td>$43.84<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Roofers<\/td><td>$23.62<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Painters<\/td><td>$22.87<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brick Masons<\/td><td>$31.78<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Landscapers<\/td><td>$22.93<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Contractors<\/td><td>$19.49<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plumbers<\/td><td>$33.75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Carpenters<\/td><td>$25.02<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HVAC Technicians<\/td><td>$32.35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Structural Engineers<\/td><td>$38.63<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Electricians<\/td><td>$37.65<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption><br><em>*Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career\/salaries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Indeed<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"margin-top-28 wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-to-build-a-home-in-Montana\"><strong>What Are the Indirect Costs to Build a House in Montana?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Indirect costs are incurred before the construction starts or after you move into the house. They include land costs, permit costs, interiors, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"margin-top-15 wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Land Acquisition Costs: $31,500 Per Acre<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you build your house in Montana, you need to shop for land. The costs are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Purchase Cost:<\/strong> The average price per acre in Montana is $28,900. This depends on the size and location of the land.<\/li><li><strong>Preparation Cost:<\/strong> You must clear and level the land before the construction. This can cost anywhere between $1,500 and $3,000. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"margin-top-15 wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Montana Home Building Permit Costs: $3,000<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost per square foot to build a home in Montana includes permit fees. Construction or building permits are legal documents that authorize the construction process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Permit costs and building codes are usually based on the construction type, occupancy type, home building area, and project scope. Some permits you may need, along with their average costs, are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Building Permit:<\/strong> $ 2,140.00<\/li><li><strong>HVAC Permit:<\/strong> $250 to $400<\/li><li><strong>Plumbing Permit:<\/strong> $50 to $500<\/li><li><strong>Electrical Permit:<\/strong> $10 to $500<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"margin-top-15 wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Home Interiors: $91.03 &#8211; $103.32 Per Hour (Plus Materials)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you move into your new home, you&#8217;ll need furniture, electronics, kitchen appliances, and bathroom essentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The costs will depend upon your preferences and the quality of the finish. For a 3,000 sq ft home, you should budget at least $30,000 for interior furnishings including labor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"margin-top-28 wp-block-heading\" id=\"House-Building-Financing-Options\"><strong>How Can You Finance Your Home Construction in Montana?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"margin-top-15 wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Home Construction Loans<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re required to have a high credit score (above 480) and enough cash to make a 10% down payment of the project cost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two most prominent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/construction-loan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home construction loans<\/a> are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"margin-top-15 wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Construction-to-Permanent Loan:<\/strong> This loan covers land purchases and home-building costs. It is converted to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/conventional-loan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">conventional loan<\/a> after the construction is complete,  and you move into the house.<\/li><li><strong>Construction-only Loan:<\/strong> It only covers the cost of home building. Your entire loan amount will be due after your home is ready. You can pay back the loan in cash or take out a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/what-is-a-mortgage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mortgage<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"margin-top-15 wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Home Equity Loan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have home equity, you can finance some or all of your new home&#8217;s construction with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/home-equity-loan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home equity loan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your home equity is the difference between your property\u2019s fair market value and the remaining loan amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-houzeo-grey-text blue-box-content-list underlined\"><strong><strong>\u00bb <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/how-much-is-my-house-worth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Property Value Estimator<\/a>: <\/strong><\/strong>Find your home\u2019s value within a minute!<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"margin-top-28 wp-block-heading\" id=\"Is-it-Cheaper-to-Build-or-Buy-a-House-in-mt\"><strong>Is It Cheaper to Build or Buy a House in Montana?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Home-building-costs-in-the-US-range-between-$112,000-to-$460,000\">It is usually cheaper to buy a home than to build a new one. However, by building your own home, you have the freedom to customize it to your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Home-building-costs-in-the-US-range-between-$112,000-to-$460,000\">The average price to build a house in Montana is $298,960. This amount can go beyond $600,000 if you include land costs, excavations, permits, and other expenses. Moreover, new home construction can take up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/construction\/nrc\/pdf\/avg_starttocomp.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">9 to 12 months<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, homes in Montana cost a median of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankrate.com\/real-estate\/housing-market\/mt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">$515,000<\/a>. You can also easily find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/homes-for-sale\/montana\/homes-for-sale-under-400k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homes for sale in Montana under 400K<\/a> in 1.5 to 2 months. So, buying a turnkey home is not just cheaper but also faster in the current <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/housing-market\/montana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Montana housing market<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"margin-top-15 wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cost to Build vs. Cost to Buy in Montan<\/strong>a <strong>Cities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s compare the cost to build a house and the cost to buy a house in Montana&#8217;s most popular cities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>City&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Average Cost to Build (Including Land)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Average Cost to Buy<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Helena ($200 per sq ft)<\/td><td>$630,500*<\/td><td>$465,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Missoula ($250 per sq ft)<\/td><td>$780,500*<\/td><td>$572,450<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption><br><em>*The average cost for cities has been calculated for an average-sized home of 3,000 sq ft.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearly, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-build-a-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cost to build a house<\/a> is higher than the cost to buy one. If you buy a home for sale in Montana, you can move in quickly and renovate it as you wish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"notes-text\"><em><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> The content in this blog post is for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as advice or recommendation. Houzeo does not provide any legal or financial advice. The figures mentioned in this blog post are the estimated average costs for the state\/city in question. They are applicable as of the date the blog was written. Actual costs may vary depending on various factors, including location, specific building plans, materials used, labor costs, permits, and other local factors. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"notes-text\"><em>Please consult with local builders, contractors, and architects to obtain accurate and up-to-date pricing information for your specific project.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"new-excerpt\"><p class=\"small-desc\">The cost to build a house in Montana is about $150 to $250 sq ft. It averages around $400,000 to $600,000 excluding the land cost. 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