Cost of Living Calculator - Big Sky, Montana vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 86.6% more expensive than Big Sky, Montana.

You would need a salary of $326,608 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Sky, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Big Sky, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in San Jose
than in Big Sky, Montana
Big Sky, MT vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Big Sky, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.6% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  97.1% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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