Rock Valley, Iowa vs. Big Sky, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Sky, Montana is 40.8% more expensive than Rock Valley, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,416 in Big Sky, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rock Valley, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Sky, Montana is more expensive than Rock Valley, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in Big Sky
than in Rock Valley, Iowa
Rock Valley, IA vs. Big Sky, MT
Compared to Rock Valley, Big Sky is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher