Big Sky, Montana vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 39.2% more expensive than Big Sky, Montana.

You would need a salary of $80,757 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Sky, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Big Sky, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in San Diego
than in Big Sky, Montana
Big Sky, MT vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Big Sky, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  56.9% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher