Carthage, Missouri vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 52.3% more expensive than Carthage, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $114,232 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carthage, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Carthage, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Missoula
than in Carthage, Missouri
Carthage, MO vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Carthage, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.3% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  235.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher