Tehachapi, California vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 6.0% more expensive than Tehachapi, California.

You would need a salary of $58,275 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tehachapi, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Tehachapi, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Missoula
than in Tehachapi, California
Tehachapi, CA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Tehachapi, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% higher
      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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower