Carey, Idaho vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 20.5% more expensive than Carey, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $60,269 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carey, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Carey, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Missoula
than in Carey, Idaho
Carey, ID vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Carey, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower