Cost of Living Calculator - Big Sky, Montana vs Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 31.7% cheaper than Big Sky, Montana.

You would need a salary of $34,158 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Sky, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Big Sky, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Big Sky, Montana
Big Sky, MT vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Big Sky, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower

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