Missoula, Montana vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 16.9% cheaper than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $83,051 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Idaho Falls
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Missoula, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower