Bozeman, Montana vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 10.5% cheaper than Bozeman, Montana.

You would need a salary of $44,733 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bozeman, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Bozeman, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Missoula
than in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman, MT vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Bozeman, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower