Auburn, Washington vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 15.5% cheaper than Auburn, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,178 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Auburn, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Missoula
than in Auburn, Washington
Auburn, WA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Auburn, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  46.4% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% lower