Sun Valley, Idaho vs. Big Sky, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Sky, Montana is 26.3% cheaper than Sun Valley, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $36,852 in Big Sky, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun Valley, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Sky, Montana is cheaper than Sun Valley, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Big Sky
than in Sun Valley, Idaho
Sun Valley, ID vs. Big Sky, MT
Compared to Sun Valley, Big Sky is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower