Columbia, Missouri vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 24.8% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $62,416 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Missoula
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Columbia, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher