Cost of Living Calculator - Missoula, Montana vs San Mateo, California


The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 123.6% more expensive than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $335,326 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs San Mateo, CA
Compared to Missoula, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.6% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  361.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  84.8% higher
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher

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