Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 22.2% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $183,370 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Missoula
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Baton Rouge, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher