Barrington, Illinois vs. Big Sky, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Sky, Montana is 8.7% cheaper than Barrington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,642 in Big Sky, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Barrington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Sky, Montana is cheaper than Barrington, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% cheaper in Big Sky
than in Barrington, Illinois
Barrington, IL vs. Big Sky, MT
Compared to Barrington, Big Sky is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower