| | Great Falls, MT | Minot, ND | United States |
| Overall | 87.9 | 85.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.1 | 100.9 | 100 |
| Health | 102.7 | 108.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 79.6 | 68.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $268,300 | $231,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,190.0% | 8,750.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 73.7 | 71.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 99.9 | 101.8 | 100 |
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Reviews for Great Falls 
22 Reviews
I grew up here. The lack of educational opportunities and adequate work opportunities made it extremely difficult to thrive. Upon leaving to the nearest metropolitan More
Please do not move to Great Falls if you are a liberal. Don't make a great red place go blue and ruin one of the last best unspoiled country places not yet destroyed by More
I lived in Great Falls from 2012-2015 and could not leave fast enough! We lived near the downtown area (which you think would be nice with a $1200/month rent...) where More
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I moved here five years ago and within the first two weeks I had an 80 so'me year old lady give me the stink eye for holding door open for her and an 80 some year old More
Been living here for 20 + yrs...
Pros - Safe, decent schools, commute, low unemployment & nice summers.
Cons - Cost of living, taxes (highest in the state), More
An amazing place to raise children of all races, very safe and plenty to do. The only downside is the weather in the winter but I tell you the summers make up for More
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