Big Sky, Montana vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 12.3% more expensive than Big Sky, Montana.

You would need a salary of $56,163 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Sky, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Big Sky, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% more expensive in Austin
than in Big Sky, Montana
Big Sky, MT vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Big Sky, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% higher
      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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  43.5% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher