Madison, Wisconsin vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 10.6% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $82,914 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Missoula
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Madison, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% lower
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower