Ankeny, Iowa vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 21.6% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $91,188 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Missoula
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Ankeny, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher