Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Missoula, Montana


The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 48.6% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $77,168 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Missoula
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Missoula, MT
Compared to Santa Barbara, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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