Thornton, Colorado vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 8.8% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $182,425 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in Missoula
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Thornton, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  19.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower