Columbus, Indiana vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 34.7% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $144,167 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Missoula
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Columbus, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower