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  • I was born and raised in Montana. Here are 4 of the best things about living there — and 4 reasons I wouldn't move back.

I was born and raised in Montana. Here are 4 of the best things about living there — and 4 reasons I wouldn't move back.

Jordan Parker ErbMar 5, 2023, 18:22 IST

I love Montana's wilderness, but hate how cold it can get.Jordan Parker Erb/Insider

  • I was born in Montana and lived there until I left for college. I go back a few times a year.
  • As a kid, I dreamed of leaving. Now that I have, I see the state's pros and cons with more clarity.
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I was born in Helena, Montana, and spent much of my 18 years there dreaming of leaving.

The author in her hometown, Helena, as a child (left) and an adult.Jordan Parker Erb/Insider

Living in the Big Sky state means you have access to pristine wilderness everywhere you turn.

The field in front of my childhood home (left), and the mountains behind it.Jordan Parker Erb/Insider
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Going out for food and drinks is typically cheaper in Montana than in places like New York — and there's no sales tax.

The author at a bar in Montana, where there's no sales tax.Jordan Parker Erb/Insider

I love being able to drive anywhere I want, without getting stuck in gridlock traffic.

The author and three friends at a hiking trail outside of Bozeman, Montana.Jordan Erb/Insider
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The summer months are fairly temperate — and, in my opinion, the perfect temperature.

Montana's summers are the perfect temperature for outdoor recreation.Jordan Parker Erb/Insider

On the other hand, winters can be brutally cold. Enter: the downsides of living in Montana.

In December 2022, the weather dropped to about -40 degrees Fahrenheit for days in a row.Jordan Parker Erb/Insider
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It can also be expensive to get to, depending on where you're coming from.

Traveling to and from Montana can get pricey.Jordan Parker Erb/Insider

If you're shopping for or craving something in particular, you might have a hard time finding it when you need it.

Without many big-box retailers, most of my shopping is done in Helena's downtown.Matt Volz/AP Photo
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The lack of city comforts is the primary thing that keeps me from moving back.

I love the never-ending things to do in big cities — something Montana towns don't necessarily have.Jordan Parker Erb/Insider
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