Great Falls, Montana vs. Mission Viejo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 94.6% more expensive than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $97,311 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Great Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
251% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs. Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Great Falls, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.6% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  263.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  59.4% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher