I grew up in a small town. As a kid, I wasn't a fan. My plans as an adult included moving away to the big city and only coming back on Holidays.

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It's strange how the older you become, the more your perspective changes. Now, the idea of living in a big city sounds dreadful. To paraphrase the song from Green Acres, "Small Town livin' is the life for me".

Here in Montana, we've lots of small towns to choose from. Some are a little more popular than others with places like Whitefish receiving lots of attention.

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For those looking to find the perfect small town, the folks on the social media site OOAKT came out with the Top 10 list of the best small towns in America and two Montana towns made the list.

Before we let you know which two towns made the list, let's look at the most affordable towns in Montana to call home.

Montana's Top 6 Most Affordable Places To Live

If you're looking for a piece of Montana to call home, but you're on a budget, it can be hard to make the dream of home ownership come true. However, there are still towns here in Big Sky Country that are affordable to the average person.

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Which two Montana towns are ranked in the Top 10 for best small towns?

Coming in 7th on the list is the Montana town of Phillipsburg. What makes Phillipsburg so great? Not only can you mine for sapphires, but one of the best candy stores in all of America is located in Phillipsburg. The Sweet Palace is a must-see as well as the charming downtown area that offers locals and visitors all kinds of charm.

Next on the list is the popular town of Red Lodge.

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Red Lodge came in at number 4 on the Top 10 list. This beloved Montana town is known not only for its charm and friendliness but also for its easy access to skiing and the Beartooth Highway. While folks visit all year long, the summer months are always popular with people traveling the Beartooth.

READ MORE: This small Montana town named the most "charming" in America.

Which Montana small town is your favorite? Let us know by sending us a message on our app.

Montana's 7 Most Charming Small Towns

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Ten Best Towns To Raise A Family In Montana

Montana is a great place for those looking to raise a family. So which towns are the best? According to the folks at Niche, some Montana towns stand out a little more than others when it comes to the best places to start and raise a family in The Treasure State.

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