Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Big Sky, Montana


The cost of living in Big Sky, Montana is 7.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,643 in Big Sky, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Sky, Montana is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Big Sky
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Big_Sky, MT
Compared to Chicago, Big_Sky is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  44.7% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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