Missoula, Montana vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 9.5% cheaper than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $45,227 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is cheaper than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Madison
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Missoula, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% higher
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher