Brookings, South Dakota vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 33.5% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $66,726 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Missoula
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Brookings, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher