Boston, Massachusetts vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 26.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $146,154 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Missoula
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Boston, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% lower
  Commute
  41.1% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% lower