Missoula, Montana vs. Plains, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plains, Montana is 20.5% cheaper than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $59,612 in Plains, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plains, Montana is cheaper than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Plains
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Plains, MT
Compared to Missoula, Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower