South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Bigfork, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bigfork, Montana is 13.0% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $43,506 in Bigfork, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bigfork, Montana is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% cheaper in Bigfork
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Bigfork, MT
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Bigfork is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.4% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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