Lafayette, Indiana vs. Big Sky, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Sky, Montana is 45.1% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $188,615 in Big Sky, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Sky, Montana is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
252% more expensive in Big Sky
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Big Sky, MT
Compared to Lafayette, Big Sky is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher