Anchorage, Alaska vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 3.4% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $48,319 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
19% cheaper in Missoula
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Anchorage, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% lower
      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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower