Arroyo Grande, California vs. Great Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Great Falls, Montana is 42.9% cheaper than Arroyo Grande, California.

You would need a salary of $42,815 in Great Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Arroyo Grande, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Montana is cheaper than Arroyo Grande, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Great Falls
than in Arroyo Grande, California
Arroyo Grande, CA vs. Great Falls, MT
Compared to Arroyo Grande, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower