Santa Cruz, California vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 44.9% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $27,543 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Missoula
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa_Cruz, CA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Santa_Cruz, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower