Missoula, Montana vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 38.0% more expensive than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $82,801 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. San Luis Obispo, CA
Compared to Missoula, San Luis Obispo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher