Escondido, California vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 23.0% cheaper than Escondido, California.

You would need a salary of $38,496 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Escondido, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Escondido, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Missoula
than in Escondido, California
Escondido, CA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Escondido, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% lower
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower