Important Things New Residents Need To Know About Montana

Montana Isn’t Just Pretty Views and TV Fame

We've all heard about the migration of people from all over America to Montana thanks to TV shows like Yellowstone or social media influencers like Shallon Lester.

The problem is those TV shows or influencers only show you the good or positive parts of living in Montana, but living in Montana is not all sunshine and lollipops.

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Montana Isn’t a Backdrop—It’s a Way of Life

I don't for one minute think that anyone who moves to Montana doesn't realize that they won't be experiencing winter.

What they don't realize is just how long our winters are and how brutal they can be, but it's not just winters that new residents will be shocked by.

Thankfully, ChatGPT is here to help us understand all the less-than-picturesque things that new residents should know about that come with living in "The Last Best Place."

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Love Montana? Then Help Keep It That Way

It isn't just winters that ChatGPT says could deter some people looking to make a move to Montana.

The funny thing is, most of what ChatGPT says are the worst things about living in Montana, are all the things that long-time residents love about the state.

The biggest thing that new residents should know about Montana is to remember why you fell in love with the state in the first place and then strive to keep it that way for future generations.

Important Things New Residents Need To Know About Montana

Montana is known as "The Last Best Place", and for many, that's a true statement. However, Montana isn't for everyone, and if you're living outside of Big Sky Country and considering making the move, there's a few things you should know before you decide to pack up, put the house for sale, and schedule that moving truck.

We asked ChatGPT what is the worst thing about living in Montana and the popular website came back with several answers, which you can find below.

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KEEP SCROLLING: 17 Ways California Transplants Make Montana Living Better

Friends, Not Foes

Contrary to the bad rap they so often receive, California transplants bring a lot to the table here in Montana.

From their environmentally-savvy ways to how much they support local and family-owned businesses, Californians have several positive attributes that contribute to and enhance Montana living.

🙂 Before you dismiss the idea entirely, give the gallery below a scroll and let these 17 examples sink in.

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