Whitefish, Montana vs. Los Osos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Osos, California is 13.3% more expensive than Whitefish, Montana.

You would need a salary of $56,656 in Los Osos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Whitefish, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Osos, California is more expensive than Whitefish, Montana
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
57% more expensive in Los Osos
than in Whitefish, Montana
Whitefish, MT vs. Los Osos, CA
Compared to Whitefish, Los Osos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  30.5% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher