Modesto, California vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 2.4% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $58,538 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% cheaper in Missoula
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Modesto, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% lower
      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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% lower
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower