Cost of Living Calculator - Missoula, Montana vs Lava Hot Springs, Idaho


The cost of living in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho is 16.1% cheaper than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $62,908 in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lava Hot Springs, Idaho is cheaper than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Lava Hot Springs
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs Lava Hot Springs, ID
Compared to Missoula, Lava Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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