Missoula, Montana vs. Balch Springs, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Balch Springs, Texas is 15.1% cheaper than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $42,462 in Balch Springs, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Balch Springs, Texas is cheaper than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Balch Springs
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Balch Springs, TX
Compared to Missoula, Balch Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% higher
  Commute
  60.1% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher