Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 23.5% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $154,323 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Missoula
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Albuquerque, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  27.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher