Missoula, Montana vs. Staples, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staples, Minnesota is 34.2% cheaper than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $50,692 in Staples, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staples, Minnesota is cheaper than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Staples
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Staples, MN
Compared to Missoula, Staples is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower