Walnut Creek, California vs. Big Sky, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Sky, Montana is 41.8% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $291,203 in Big Sky, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Sky, Montana is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Big Sky
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Big Sky, MT
Compared to Walnut Creek, Big Sky is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  39.9% lower
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower