Los Banos, California vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 6.0% cheaper than Los Banos, California.

You would need a salary of $47,022 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Banos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Los Banos, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% cheaper in Missoula
than in Los Banos, California
Los Banos, CA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Los Banos, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% lower
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher