Washington, District of Columbia vs. Great Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Great Falls, Montana is 42.0% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $29,017 in Great Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Montana is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Great Falls
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Great Falls, MT
Compared to Washington, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  45.5% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower