Cost of Living Calculator - Missoula, Montana vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 29.8% cheaper than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $52,669 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Missoula, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower

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