Great Falls, Montana vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 28.3% more expensive than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $64,130 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Great Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Missoula
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Great Falls, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher