Great Falls, Montana vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barstow, California is 3.0% more expensive than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $77,231 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barstow, California is more expensive than Great Falls, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% more expensive in Barstow
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs. Barstow, CA
Compared to Great Falls, Barstow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% higher
  Commute
  34.3% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher