What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Missoula, Montana?

Median Home Cost is 141% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Missoula, Montana?

A salary of $65,000 in Missoula, Montana should increase to $141,481 in San Francisco, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MISSOULA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Missoula, Montana vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 117.7% more expensive than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $141,481 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Missoula, Montana

Missoula, MT vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Missoula, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

117.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

351.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.0% higher

Commute

103.9% higher

Health

13.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

20.9% higher

Cost of Food

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