Missoula, Montana vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 4.0% cheaper than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $172,774 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is cheaper than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Lake Los Angeles
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Missoula, Lake Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.6% higher
  Commute
  107.0% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher