Missoula, Montana vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 26.0% more expensive than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $62,979 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in East Los Angeles
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Missoula, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  105.3% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher