Whitefish, Montana vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 19.1% cheaper than Whitefish, Montana.

You would need a salary of $68,759 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Whitefish, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Whitefish, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Fresno
than in Whitefish, Montana
Whitefish, MT vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Whitefish, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.5% higher
  Commute
  36.5% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower