Missoula, Montana vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 19.4% more expensive than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $77,583 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Missoula, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.2% higher
  Commute
  67.7% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher