Whittier, California vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 25.2% cheaper than Whittier, California.

You would need a salary of $37,417 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Whittier, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is cheaper than Whittier, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Missoula
than in Whittier, California
Whittier, CA vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Whittier, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  52.0% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower