What is a pro or con of living in Vandenberg AFB, Californiacompared to Malmstrom AFB, Montana?

Median Home Cost is 173% more expensive in Vandenberg AFB.

What salary do I need to live in Vandenberg AFB, California copmared to Malmstrom AFB, Montana?

A salary of $75,000 in Malmstrom AFB, Montana should increase to $121,555 in Vandenberg AFB, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MALMSTROM AFB vs. VANDENBERG AFB
Cost of Living Comparison

Malmstrom AFB, Montana vs. Vandenberg AFB, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vandenberg AFB, California is 62.1% more expensive than Malmstrom AFB, Montana.

You would need a salary of $121,555 in Vandenberg AFB, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Malmstrom AFB, Montana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Vandenberg AFB, California is more expensive than Malmstrom AFB, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Vandenberg AFB
than in Malmstrom AFB, Montana

Malmstrom Afb, MT vs. Vandenberg Afb, CA

Compared to Malmstrom Afb, Vandenberg Afb is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

62.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

173.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.5% lower

Commute

43.0% higher

Health

10.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.9% higher

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Malmstrom AFB, Montana vs. Vandenberg AFB, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Malmstrom Afb, MT vs. Vandenberg Afb, CA

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