Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 18.6% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $71,175 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Missoula
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Bismarck, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower