Palm Desert, California vs. Big Sky, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Sky, Montana is 6.7% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $46,640 in Big Sky, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Sky, Montana is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
37% cheaper in Big Sky
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm_Desert, CA vs. Big_Sky, MT
Compared to Palm_Desert, Big_Sky is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower