Missoula, Montana vs. Pella, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pella, Iowa is 25.4% cheaper than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $37,288 in Pella, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pella, Iowa is cheaper than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Pella
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Pella, IA
Compared to Missoula, Pella is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower