Opelika, Alabama vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 26.5% more expensive than Opelika, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $63,262 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Opelika, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Opelika, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Missoula
than in Opelika, Alabama
Opelika, AL vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Opelika, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% higher
      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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower