Missoula, Montana vs. Great Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Great Falls, Montana is 22.0% cheaper than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $77,966 in Great Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Montana is cheaper than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Great Falls
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Great Falls, MT
Compared to Missoula, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower