Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT vs Missoula, MT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Butte-Silver Bow (balance) is 26.2% cheaper than Missoula. With a cost index of 75 vs 102, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Butte-Silver Bow (balance) to Missoula should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Butte-Silver Bow (balance) is $808/month compared to $1,120/month in Missoula — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Butte-Silver Bow (balance) is more affordable at $225,100 median vs $427,400.

Median household income in Butte-Silver Bow (balance) is $57,633 compared to $65,329 in Missoula (-11.8%). Missoula does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Butte-Silver Bow (balance) spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20.6% in Missoula.