Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Big Timber, Montana


The cost of living in Big Timber, Montana is 22.0% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $58,505 in Big Timber, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Timber, Montana is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Big Timber
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Big Timber, MT
Compared to Santa Maria, Big Timber is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower

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