Missoula, Montana vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 31.6% more expensive than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $52,632 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Missoula, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  60.7% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher