South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 20.4% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $68,950 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Missoula
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% lower
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower