What is a pro or con of living in Missoula, Montanacompared to Irvine, California?

Median Home Cost is 54% cheaper in Missoula.

What salary do I need to live in Missoula, Montana copmared to Irvine, California?

A salary of $350,000 in Irvine, California could decrease to $216,648 in Missoula, Montana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

IRVINE vs. MISSOULA
Cost of Living Comparison

Irvine, California vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 38.1% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $216,648 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Missoula
than in Irvine, California

Irvine, CA vs. Missoula, MT

Compared to Irvine, Missoula is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

64.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.0% lower

Commute

30.1% lower

Health

8.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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