Kansas City, Missouri vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 27.5% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $118,102 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Missoula
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Kansas City, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower