Missoula, Montana vs. Sonoma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 51.5% more expensive than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $151,472 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is more expensive than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Sonoma
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Sonoma, CA
Compared to Missoula, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% higher
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher