Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 17.4% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,691 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Missoula
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Blacksburg, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower