Big Sky, Montana vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 11.1% cheaper than Big Sky, Montana.

You would need a salary of $80,000 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Sky, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Big Sky, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Salem
than in Big Sky, Montana
Big Sky, MT vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Big Sky, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower

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