Mesa, Arizona vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 3.4% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $170,632 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Missoula
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Mesa, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher