Columbia, South Carolina vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 32.7% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $79,598 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Missoula
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Columbia, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% lower
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower