Poway, California vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 35.9% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $48,070 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Missoula
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Poway, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% lower
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower