Fresno, California vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 8.5% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $54,259 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Missoula
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Fresno, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% lower
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower