Cost of Living Calculator - Missoula, Montana vs Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Santa Margarita, California is 17.3% more expensive than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $87,982 in Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Santa Margarita
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Missoula, Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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