Big Sky, Montana vs. Mammoth Lakes, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mammoth Lakes, California is 11.3% more expensive than Big Sky, Montana.

You would need a salary of $55,642 in Mammoth Lakes, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Sky, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mammoth Lakes, California is more expensive than Big Sky, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Mammoth Lakes
than in Big Sky, Montana
Big Sky, MT vs. Mammoth Lakes, CA
Compared to Big Sky, Mammoth Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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