Arroyo Grande, California vs. Big Sky, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Sky, Montana is 24.8% cheaper than Arroyo Grande, California.

You would need a salary of $56,434 in Big Sky, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Arroyo Grande, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Sky, Montana is cheaper than Arroyo Grande, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Big Sky
than in Arroyo Grande, California
Arroyo Grande, CA vs. Big Sky, MT
Compared to Arroyo Grande, Big Sky is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower