Lafayette, Indiana vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 41.2% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $101,652 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Missoula
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Lafayette, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher