Lancaster, California vs. Great Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Great Falls, Montana is 24.0% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $38,000 in Great Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Montana is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Great Falls
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Great Falls, MT
Compared to Lancaster, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% lower
      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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower