Cost of living in Missoula

In Missoula, United States, a single person typically needs around $2011 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $5832 monthly.

How expensive is Missoula compared to other cities?

Missoula is 41% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Missoula compare to your city?

Missoula is 44% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Missoula is, on average, 54% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Missoula?

Who is Missoula a good fit for?

Missoula is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Missoula so expensive?

The primary driver of expense in Missoula is the high cost of rent and utilities, which significantly impacts overall living costs.

Is food expensive in Missoula?

Yes, food prices in Missoula are 26% higher than the European benchmark.

Is public transport affordable in Missoula?

Public transport in Missoula is 27% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2011 $
Without Rent
796 $
Rent & Utilities
1215 $
Food
601 $
Transport
55 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3683 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
73.5K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 22.6 $
Dinner 70.8 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.3 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.99 $
Capuccino 4.26 $
Coke, 330ml 2.06 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.14 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.42 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.14 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.2 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.6 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.9 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.61 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.64 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.85 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.57 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.16 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.02 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.58 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.1 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 15 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.73 $
Cigarette pack 11 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 3.12 $
Monthly Pass 44.6 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.91 $
Taxi, 8 km 19 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 96.9 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.8 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.31 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.15 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.79 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 88 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 136 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 63.5 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,016 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,716 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,257 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 3,215 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 3,732 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 3,739 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,683 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.60%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 49.8 $
Cinema, 1 seat 12.1 $
Haircut 17.3 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 89.4 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 46.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,977 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 15,906 $

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