Desert Hot Springs, California vs. Bigfork, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bigfork, Montana is 11.8% more expensive than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $55,880 in Bigfork, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bigfork, Montana is more expensive than Desert Hot Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Bigfork
than in Desert Hot Springs, California
Desert Hot Springs, CA vs. Bigfork, MT
Compared to Desert Hot Springs, Bigfork is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.7% lower
  Commute
  48.9% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower