Montana
Low tax burden · COL index 104
Wins 5 categories
Virginia
Moderate tax burden · COL index 102
Wins 8 categories
Politically, Montana voted Republican in 2024 (R+13.0) while Virginia went Democratic (D+3.0).
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Why are people moving from Montana?
What are the pros and cons of living in Montana?
Where are most people moving to Montana from?
Of the 35,900 people moving to Montana from another state between 2023 and 2024, 32.1% came from three states: California (+4,900 residents), Washington state (+3,600), and Colorado (+3,000).
Is it cheaper to live in Tennessee or Montana?
Overall cost of living in Knoxville, TN is 25.6% lower than in Missoula, MT. The average listing price for a home in Knoxville, TN is $415,940, which is 51.4% lower than Missoula, MT. The average cost of groceries in Knoxville, TN is 0.4% lower than Missoula, MT.