Missoula, Montana vs. Watsonville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watsonville, California is 35.3% more expensive than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $67,663 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watsonville, California is more expensive than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Watsonville
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Watsonville, CA
Compared to Missoula, Watsonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher