Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 14.3% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $154,266 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Missoula
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Silver Spring, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% lower
  Commute
  44.9% lower
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher