Missoula, Montana vs. Pismo Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pismo Beach, California is 59.3% more expensive than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $55,763 in Pismo Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pismo Beach, California is more expensive than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Pismo Beach
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Pismo Beach, CA
Compared to Missoula, Pismo Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.3% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher