San Francisco, California vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 54.1% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $206,741 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Missoula
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to San Francisco, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.1% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  50.9% lower
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower