Great Falls, Montana vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 53.1% more expensive than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $76,545 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Great Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Great Falls, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% higher
  Commute
  76.5% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher