Bakersfield, California vs. Great Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Great Falls, Montana is 15.5% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $760,698 in Great Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Montana is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Great Falls
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Great Falls, MT
Compared to Bakersfield, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower