Moscow, Idaho vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 12.9% more expensive than Moscow, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $54,187 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Moscow, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Moscow, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Missoula
than in Moscow, Idaho
Moscow, ID vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Moscow, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher