Looking for a fresh start in a new Missoula neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Missoula for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 2,613
-15%
Cost of Living Index 96 vs 114
15% lower than Missoula
Population 601
-6%
Cost of Living Index 107 vs 114
6% lower than Missoula
Population 7,426
-4%
Cost of Living Index 110 vs 114
4% lower than Missoula
Population 9,280
-3%
Cost of Living Index 110 vs 114
3% lower than Missoula
Population 2,885
0%
Cost of Living Index 113 vs 114
equal to Missoula
Population 2,530
0%
Cost of Living Index 113 vs 114
equal to Missoula
Population 3,814
1%
Cost of Living Index 115 vs 114
1% higher than Missoula
Population 4,045
1%
Cost of Living Index 115 vs 114
1% higher than Missoula
Population 5,994
1%
Cost of Living Index 115 vs 114
1% higher than Missoula
Population 2,765
2%
Cost of Living Index 117 vs 114
2% higher than Missoula
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