Cost of Living Calculator - Big Sky, Montana vs Salmon, Idaho


The cost of living in Salmon, Idaho is 24.9% cheaper than Big Sky, Montana.

You would need a salary of $56,315 in Salmon, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Sky, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salmon, Idaho is cheaper than Big Sky, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Salmon
than in Big Sky, Montana
Big Sky, MT vs Salmon, ID
Compared to Big Sky, Salmon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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