Great Falls, Montana vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 51.0% more expensive than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $90,618 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Great Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to Great Falls, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% lower
  Commute
  94.0% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher