Missoula, Montana vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 26.2% cheaper than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $36,887 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Missoula, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  26.9% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower