Missoula, Montana vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 56.0% more expensive than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $148,220 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Monterey
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Missoula, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.0% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  41.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher