Missoula, Montana vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 81.5% more expensive than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $90,767 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Missoula, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  81.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  42.4% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
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  Personal
  4.8% higher
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