Bigfork, Montana vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 253.0% more expensive than Bigfork, Montana.

You would need a salary of $176,509 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bigfork, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Bigfork, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
318% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Bigfork, Montana
Bigfork, MT vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Bigfork, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  253.0% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  632.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  90.5% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher