Billings, MT vs Missoula, MT

Billings, MT vs Missoula, MT: What the data shows

Billings, MT is in Billings, MT while Missoula, MT is in Missoula, MT — both in the same state. On home prices, Billings, MT is the more affordable option at $224,200 median — $130,700 less than Missoula, MT's $354,900. WYLT rates Billings, MT as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Missoula, MT as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Missoula, MT has the stronger safety profile of the two. Billings, MT has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Missoula, MT has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Billings, MT has Low flood risk and Missoula, MT has Low flood risk.

Missoula, MT is the more walkable neighborhood. Billings, MT scores 18/100 (car-dependent) versus Missoula, MT's 22/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Missoula, MT has the higher school rating — Billings, MT rates 6.8/10 and Missoula, MT rates 7.3/10.