Salem, Oregon vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 9.5% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $218,945 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Missoula
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Salem, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher