Missoula, Montana vs. San Marcos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 38.6% more expensive than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $69,313 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. San Marcos, CA
Compared to Missoula, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% higher
  Commute
  58.4% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher