Birmingham, Alabama vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 48.1% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $74,042 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
405% more expensive in Missoula
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Birmingham, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.1% higher
      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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  366.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher