Acton, California vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 33.4% cheaper than Acton, California.

You would need a salary of $99,911 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Acton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Acton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Missoula
than in Acton, California
Acton, CA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Acton, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% lower
  Commute
  59.0% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower