What is a pro or con of living in Missoula, Montanacompared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

Median Home Cost is 40% cheaper in Missoula.

What salary do I need to live in Missoula, Montana copmared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California could decrease to $35,906 in Missoula, Montana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA vs. MISSOULA
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 28.2% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $35,906 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Missoula
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Missoula, MT

Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Missoula is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

53.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

22.9% lower

Commute

33.9% lower

Health

8.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Missoula, Montana

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