Cost of Living Calculator - Sandy, Oregon vs Plains, Montana


The cost of living in Plains, Montana is 28.3% cheaper than Sandy, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $35,870 in Plains, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandy, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plains, Montana is cheaper than Sandy, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Plains
than in Sandy, Oregon
Sandy, OR vs Plains, MT
Compared to Sandy, Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  46.0% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower

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