Watsonville, California vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 26.1% cheaper than Watsonville, California.

You would need a salary of $36,948 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Watsonville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Watsonville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Missoula
than in Watsonville, California
Watsonville, CA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Watsonville, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower