San Luis Obispo, California vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 17.5% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $41,273 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Whitefish
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Whitefish, MT
Compared to San Luis Obispo, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower