East Missoula, MT vs Woods Bay, MT

East Missoula is moderately more affordable than Woods Bay, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. East Missoula scores 91 compared to 105 for Woods Bay, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Woods Bay can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in East Missoula are $323,900 compared to $395,700 in Woods Bay, a 18% gap.

Median household income in East Missoula is $65,541 compared to $95,781 in Woods Bay (-31.6%). While Woods Bay is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.

Climate-wise, East Missoula is notably warmer with an average of 45.2°F compared to 39.5°F in Woods Bay. Woods Bay receives more rainfall at 26.1" per year compared to 14.1" in East Missoula.