Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Great Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Great Falls, Montana is 5.2% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $138,830 in Great Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Montana is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Great Falls
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Great Falls, MT
Compared to Lake Charles, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher