Polson, Montana vs. Smith River, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Smith River, California is 1.1% more expensive than Polson, Montana.

You would need a salary of $50,552 in Smith River, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Polson, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Smith River, California is more expensive than Polson, Montana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
55% more expensive in Smith River
than in Polson, Montana
Polson, MT vs. Smith River, CA
Compared to Polson, Smith River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  18.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher