Sacramento, California vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 7.8% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $110,625 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Missoula
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Sacramento, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower