Ripon, California vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 18.0% cheaper than Ripon, California.

You would need a salary of $141,048 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ripon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Ripon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Missoula
than in Ripon, California
Ripon, CA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Ripon, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% lower
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower