Renton, Washington vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 22.5% cheaper than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $108,534 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Missoula
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Renton, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  45.7% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower