Novato, California vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 40.8% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $29,578 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Missoula
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Novato, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% lower
      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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% lower