Benson, Arizona vs. Polson, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Polson, Montana is 17.0% more expensive than Benson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $58,519 in Polson, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Benson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Polson, Montana is more expensive than Benson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Polson
than in Benson, Arizona
Benson, AZ vs. Polson, MT
Compared to Benson, Polson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% lower
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower