Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Big Sky, Montana


The cost of living in Big Sky, Montana is 52.8% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $35,410 in Big Sky, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Sky, Montana is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Big Sky
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Big Sky, MT
Compared to San Francisco, Big Sky is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  51.6% lower
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower

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