Manhattan, New York vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 49.4% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $25,316 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Missoula
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Manhattan, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.4% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.1% lower
  Commute
  51.8% lower
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.3% lower