Riverside, California vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 16.4% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $62,696 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Missoula
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Riverside, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% lower
  Commute
  46.9% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower