San Francisco, California vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 47.7% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $36,635 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Whitefish
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Whitefish, MT
Compared to San Francisco, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.7% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  52.9% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower