Lake Arrowhead, California vs. Plains, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plains, Montana is 29.0% cheaper than Lake Arrowhead, California.

You would need a salary of $35,498 in Plains, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Arrowhead, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plains, Montana is cheaper than Lake Arrowhead, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Plains
than in Lake Arrowhead, California
Lake Arrowhead, CA vs. Plains, MT
Compared to Lake Arrowhead, Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower