Cost of Living Calculator - South Lake Tahoe, California vs Big Sky, Montana


The cost of living in Big Sky, Montana is 18.2% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $40,880 in Big Sky, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Sky, Montana is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% cheaper in Big Sky
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs Big Sky, MT
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Big Sky is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower

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