Big Sky, Montana vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 53.0% more expensive than Big Sky, Montana.

You would need a salary of $114,714 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Sky, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Big Sky, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Big Sky, Montana
Big Sky, MT vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Big Sky, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.0% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  115.8% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher