Arlington, Washington vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 9.8% cheaper than Arlington, Washington.

You would need a salary of $81,167 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Arlington, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Missoula
than in Arlington, Washington
Arlington, WA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Arlington, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower