Lakewood, Colorado vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 13.7% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $43,149 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Missoula
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Lakewood, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower