Great Falls, Montana vs. Ponderay, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ponderay, Idaho is 3.9% more expensive than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $31,167 in Ponderay, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ponderay, Idaho is more expensive than Great Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Ponderay
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs. Ponderay, ID
Compared to Great Falls, Ponderay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower