Elkins, West Virginia vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 55.3% more expensive than Elkins, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $77,632 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkins, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Elkins, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
314% more expensive in Missoula
than in Elkins, West Virginia
Elkins, WV vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Elkins, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  30.9% higher
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher