Here's what it costs to live in Missoula, Montana, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,189 per month, while the typical home is valued around $473,100. Households earn a median of $70,392 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$70,392
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,189
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$473,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,143
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,400
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,655
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,302
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
76,514
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.7 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,366
Per month
Avg Home Value
$460,900
Census ACS
January Avg
25°F
July Avg
69°F
Sunny Days / Year
283
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.8
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.9%
What is the cost of living index for Missoula?
The cost of living index for Missoula is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Missoula?
The median gross rent in Missoula is $1,189 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Missoula?
The median household income in Missoula is $70,392 per year.
What is the median home value in Missoula?
The median home value in Missoula is $473,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Missoula?
Air quality data for Missoula is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Missoula?
Tax data for Montana is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
