Cost of Living Calculator - Valley Center, California vs Whitefish, Montana


The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 20.9% cheaper than Valley Center, California.

You would need a salary of $39,561 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Center, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is cheaper than Valley Center, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
40% cheaper in Whitefish
than in Valley Center, California
Valley Center, CA vs Whitefish, MT
Compared to Valley Center, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% lower
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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