Missoula, Montana vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 49.7% more expensive than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $116,756 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Seattle
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Missoula, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  77.2% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher