Los Angeles, California vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 27.5% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $57,980 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Whitefish
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Whitefish, MT
Compared to Los Angeles, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  54.9% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower