Missoula, Montana vs. Arroyo Grande, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 36.6% more expensive than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $102,431 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is more expensive than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Arroyo Grande
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to Missoula, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% higher
      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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher