Net Worth Percentile in Butte
Your national net worth ranking uses Federal Reserve SCF data and is the same wherever you live. But Butte’s cost of living is 14% below the national average (COL index: 86), which changes what your net worth actually buys.
Purchasing power in Butte
Based on BLS 2023 Consumer Expenditure Survey ($62,752/yr in Butte).
Butte — key figures
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Frequently asked questions
What net worth puts you in the top 10% in Butte?
Nationally, the top 10% of Americans ages 45-54 have a net worth of roughly $1.7M or more. In Butte, where cost of living is 14% below the national average (COL index: 86), that $1.7M covers approximately 27.1 years of living expenses compared to 23.3 years at the national average.
How does Butte's cost of living affect my net worth ranking?
Butte has a cost of living index of 86 (US average = 100). Your national percentile ranking uses Federal Reserve SCF data and is the same regardless of where you live. But your purchasing power differs: $1M in Butte covers 15.9 years of average living expenses, versus 13.7 years at the national average.
What is the median household income in Butte?
The median household income in Butte is $52,000 per year. The national median household income is approximately $74,580 (Census ACS 2023).
What is the median home price in Butte?
The median home sale price in Butte metro area is approximately $225,000 (2024). For a household with $500K in net worth, that represents 222% of the median home price.