Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Great Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Great Falls, Montana is 8.0% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $81,026 in Great Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Montana is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Great Falls
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Great Falls, MT
Compared to Cedar Falls, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% higher
      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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher