Cost of Living Calculator - Chico, California vs Whitefish, Montana


The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 11.5% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $111,528 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Whitefish
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs Whitefish, MT
Compared to Chico, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.3% lower
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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