Missoula Metro Area, MT Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Missoula, Montana?
$8,340 / month
for a family, 54.4% more expensive than the national average A total of $100,080 for the year for a family.
$3,033 / month
for a single person, 36.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $36,400 for the year for a single person.

Missoula cost of living score
113.1
More expensive
13.1% higher
than the US average
13.1% higher
than the Montana average
Missoula Mont Metro Area, Montana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 113.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.1% higher than the U.S. average and 13.1% lower than the average for Montana.

Missoula Metro Area, MT

Housing costs in Missoula?
A typical home costs $521,400, which is 54.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.0% more expensive than the average Montana home, at $441,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Missoula costs $1,120 per month, which is 21.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 11.6% more than the state average of $990.

Can I afford Missoula?
To live comfortably in Missoula Mont Metro Area, Montana, a minimum annual income of $100,080 for a family, and $36,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Missoula?
Living in Missoula, MT Metro Area is more expensive than the US average. The median house value in this area is $521,400, which is significantly higher than the national average of $338,100. The cost of living index for Missoula is 113.1 which means that goods and services cost 13.1% more than the US average. Despite the higher costs, living in Missoula can be worth it for those who prefer its natural beauty and western culture to other areas of the country.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMissoulaMontanaUnited States
    Unlock100.0100.0
  104.2  Unlock100.0
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  157.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$441,800$338,100
  86.5  Unlock100.0
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  111.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived here for 4 1/2 years now and I do actually like this place. I'm from northern California. I come from Sacramento which is in between San Francisco and lake  More

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