Washington, District of Columbia vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 25.6% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $48,383 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Missoula
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Washington, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% lower
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower