Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs Bigfork, Montana


The cost of living in Bigfork, Montana is 31.0% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $51,717 in Bigfork, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bigfork, Montana is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Bigfork
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs Bigfork, MT
Compared to Costa Mesa, Bigfork is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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