Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 3.9% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $48,029 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Missoula
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Fort Collins, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower