Oceanside, California vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 23.3% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $84,401 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Missoula
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Oceanside, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower