Helena, Montana vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 12.8% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $56,388 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Missoula
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Helena, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  27.6% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower