Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs Big Sky, Montana


The cost of living in Big Sky, Montana is 32.1% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $66,055 in Big Sky, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Sky, Montana is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Big Sky
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Big Sky, MT
Compared to Iowa City, Big Sky is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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