Elk Grove, California vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 18.1% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $40,972 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Missoula
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Elk Grove, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  39.4% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower