San Diego, California vs. Big Sky, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Sky, Montana is 28.2% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $35,910 in Big Sky, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Sky, Montana is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Big Sky
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Big Sky, MT
Compared to San Diego, Big Sky is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower