Santa Monica, California vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 53.0% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $23,483 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Whitefish
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Whitefish, MT
Compared to Santa Monica, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.0% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  51.9% lower
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower