Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Big Sky, Montana


The cost of living in Big Sky, Montana is 26.2% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $55,365 in Big Sky, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Sky, Montana is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Big Sky
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Big Sky, MT
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Big Sky is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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