What BestPlaces Users Say about Missoula
As the second largest city in Montana, Missoula has often been described as a charming, small town with a lively and vibrant community. It is known for its stunning natural landscapes, affordable cost of living, and thriving art and cultural scene. To further understand the living experience in Missoula, I have summarized various user reviews from BestPlaces.net, a popular platform for sharing opinions about different cities. These reviews offer personal insights and perspectives on what it's like to live in Missoula, providing a comprehensive view of the city's positives and negatives.
One reviewer, named Olivia, praises the city's natural beauty, stating, "Missoula is surrounded by mountains and rivers, making it a perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts." Another user, named Mark, shares a similar sentiment, mentioning, "The scenery is breathtaking, and there are endless opportunities for hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities." These reviews highlight the city's appeal for nature lovers and its abundance of outdoor recreational options.
However, not all reviews are entirely positive. Emily, a resident of Missoula, mentions the high cost of living as a significant drawback, saying, "The housing prices are on the rise, and it can be difficult to find affordable options." Another reviewer, named Patrick, raises concerns about the job market, sharing, "Finding a job in Missoula can be challenging, and the pay is often lower compared to other cities." These reviews offer a balanced view of the city, highlighting potential challenges that residents may face.
Overall, user reviews on BestPlaces.net paint a picture of a picturesque and lively city with a strong sense of community and plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. However, the high cost of living and limited job market are some potential downsides to consider before moving to Missoula.
based on 48 ReviewsGet to know Missoula with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Missoula
Transplants from California and Washington Have Ru - 9/30/2008
Overall, the people near and around Missoula are wonderful, caring and friendly folk. They do a great job of demonstrating what it means to be a community. There is no shortage of things to do either. However, over the past 5-10 years, there has been an influx of new residents from California and Seattle. With their money, these people have driven up the cost of living for everyone else and have made it nearly impossible for ordinary people to be able to have a decent standard of living. Since good paying jobs are difficult to find, many people have to work 2-3 full time jobs just to get by. The housing market has spiraled out of control to where no one except Califorians and Washingtonians can afford a place to live. In addition to these economic woes, these same groups have brought with them their extremist-radical socialistic views. While the Washingtonians appear to be at least open minded, the radicals from CA (namely San Fransisco) appear to be imposing their will on everyone
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Missoula - 9/6/2008
A wonderful city with fine restaurants, access to university culture and outdoor activities for all
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Dude, whatever... - 9/5/2008
I recently moved to Missoula from another area of Montana and find little reason for complaint. Missoula is a town for people who appreciate the outdoors and can handle some real winter, but don't want to live in a one-room cabin in Lincoln MT like say----the unibomber??? Given the fact that Missoula is the hippest town in Montana with the the best shopping and the place where most musicians will stop if they come to MT, there is a price to pay. By that, I mean moderate traffic and congestion. Job competition is a consideration, but if you are a normal person and can handle a job interview confidently, it shouldn't be that hard to find work--and I have no college degree. Every weekend durring the summer, there is something happening here and more farmer's markets than you'll know what to do with. Montanans try to use reverse psychology to keep people out of their "little home" by telling you how bad it is. Fact is, everyone wants out of places like California, and we've got plenty of
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I also agree with Dogville - 8/11/2008
I survived the outsider screener process but ended up getting laid off. They were stunned I looked outside of Missoula for another job. It's strange that people around this area hate outsiders so much, considering how inbred this place would be without outsiders moving
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Dogville's right - 8/1/2008
This is a beautiful-ish place (if you don't mind the garbage all over the streets - have actually watched Montana plated cars throw McBags out their windows on three separate occasions) but the folks here really do HATE people not from here. I came here with a job that fizzled out and two months later I still can't find work - can barely get an interview and the first question's been "Why are you here?". The pay is pretty lousy and folks want a graduate degree for a $9/hr job. There's a "South Park" episode about building a "c(sh)ity wall" - they would here if they
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Dogville, MT - 1/2/2008
People in Missoula have a major chip on their shoulder about outsiders moving here. The "Us vs. Them" mentality is huge here, because people in Western Montana think they live in the best place in the world and refuse to confront the region's problems head on - they'd just rather blame it on people moving here. This is not to say that people aren't very nice on the street, and that there aren't very many charming things about this town if you visit as a tourist. For one, the scenery is beautiful, and I do like that this area is full of interesting old guys who can talk up a storm about how things used to be. The problem is that the later generations have taken "this is how it used to be" to heart. If you make the mistake of moving here from somewhere else, be warned - the petty, small-town mentality will cost you work. Speaking from personal experience, HR people here often don't accept credentials earned outside of Montana as being valid at all, unless (perhaps) you earned them in a
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You can't eat scenary - 12/27/2007
People in Missoula will go on and on about how pretty the area is right around town and in western Montana. And they are right. I have travelled out of the country twice an all over the United States and would agree that the area from Darby, MT to the Canadian border is very beautiful. I would put it in the top 10 most beautiful places I have been. However, people also think that you should be grateful to live in western Montana, after all, they think eastern Montana is just sooo ugly that it is unlivable. I am a teacher and that is one of the worst jobs that you can have in Missoula and western Montana. There is little union protection, as Montana is so backwards conservative, even "liberal" Missoula and so they don't believe in unions. If you are in any type of union job be prepared to have it told (or implied) to you that you should be grateful to live in Montana. That is basically the mentality I got. So unless you think that living in western Montana is Shangri-la and you do
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Missoula and Western Montana - 11/7/2007
Western Montana has a very strange mentality. There is this belief that it is absolutely sinful to leave the area. Everybody says it is nice because of the scenary. While I will agree that is nice consider this, the average house is well over 200,000, the pay is very low, in Missoula you are fighting against a lot of college students to try to get a job. Most of the college students who stay there do it due to a fear of leaving their only home away from home. There are landlords in the area who are slumlords. People in Missoula also often think that they are the center of the universe. When I was looking to rent they actually wanted me to come to the office even though I was living over 200 miles away. Every business in town is like that, they cannot fathom people being out of the area. In a nutshell, unless you want a paltry wage but think pretty mountains to look at are good enough, stay
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Stay Away - 8/30/2007
If you move here, do not expect to be able to support yourself, much less raise a family. The wages are LOW and the jobs are extreemly competitive. Having a college degree doesn't mean anything to employers in Missoula. Who doesn't have a college degree in this town? I think you have to have at least a bachelors degree in order to serve coffee.
The people who can make it here have to spend a long time networking and paying their dues in order to even get a job that pays a living wage. Do yourself a favor and stay away. Missoula doesn't need anymore population growth. It can't handle it. You'll suffer if you move here. Stay away!
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the Garden City - 5/13/2007
Strong community, quick access to great white water, climbing & skiing. Good balance of culture, scenary, and Western living. City characterized by unique living areas that help to create diverse living choices rather that just sprawl. Affordable housing continues to be a
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