St. Joseph, Michigan vs. Big Sky, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Sky, Montana is 28.4% more expensive than St. Joseph, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $96,321 in Big Sky, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Sky, Montana is more expensive than St. Joseph, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Big Sky
than in St. Joseph, Michigan
St. Joseph, MI vs. Big Sky, MT
Compared to St. Joseph, Big Sky is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher