Alameda, California vs. Big Sky, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Sky, Montana is 45.1% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $27,429 in Big Sky, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Sky, Montana is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Big Sky
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. Big Sky, MT
Compared to Alameda, Big Sky is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower