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Big Sky, MT vs Parachute, CO

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Is it cheaper to live in Parachute or is it cheaper to live in Big Sky?
- Parachute is 3.0% less expensive than Big Sky.

Which city has more affordable housing, Parachute or Big Sky?
- Parachute housing costs are 39.2% less expensive than Big Sky housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Big Sky or is Health Care more affordable in Parachute.
- Health related expenses are 20.9% less in Parachute.
 Big Sky, MTParachute, COUnited States
 Overall  Unlock121.9100
 Food & Groceries104.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock81.1100
 Housing166.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$366,500$338,100
 Utilities88  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock93.1100
 Miscellaneous112.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Over 10 years ago

The water rating is wrong. This water is not drinkable. I will not give it to my dog. I hate to think what it's doing to my skin and  More

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In my opinion, the Parachute area is not that great. There is nothing to do anywhere near here. I moved out here thinking I could just drive to Denver now and then to  More

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