Billings, Montana vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 20.0% more expensive than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $60,011 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Billings, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Missoula
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Billings, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower