Long Beach, California vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 29.5% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $40,162 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Missoula
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Long Beach, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  50.9% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower