Portland, Oregon vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 15.3% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $42,334 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Missoula
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Portland, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  40.3% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower