Bend, Oregon vs. Big Sky, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Sky, Montana is 12.3% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $43,869 in Big Sky, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Sky, Montana is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
24% cheaper in Big Sky
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Big Sky, MT
Compared to Bend, Big Sky is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower