Gainesville, Florida vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 24.6% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $144,484 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Missoula
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Gainesville, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher