Palmdale, California vs. Three Forks, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Three Forks, Montana is 20.9% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $86,996 in Three Forks, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Three Forks, Montana is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
55% cheaper in Three Forks
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Three Forks, MT
Compared to Palmdale, Three Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% lower
  Commute
  55.5% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower