Ellensburg, Washington vs. Great Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Great Falls, Montana is 15.1% cheaper than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $67,949 in Great Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Montana is cheaper than Ellensburg, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Great Falls
than in Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, WA vs. Great Falls, MT
Compared to Ellensburg, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher