Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 59.4% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $20,279 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Missoula
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel By The Sea, CA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Carmel By The Sea, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.4% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  29.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower