Albany, New York vs. Great Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Great Falls, Montana is 9.4% cheaper than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $43,474 in Great Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Montana is cheaper than Albany, New York
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
45% cheaper in Great Falls
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Great Falls, MT
Compared to Albany, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower