Fairfax, Virginia vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 24.4% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $151,282 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Missoula
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Fairfax, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% lower
      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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower