Cost of Living Calculator - Missoula, Montana vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 25.3% more expensive than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $94,001 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Salinas
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Missoula, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  29.4% higher
  Health
  41.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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