Bellingham, Washington vs. Great Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Great Falls, Montana is 29.1% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $78,036 in Great Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Montana is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Great Falls
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Great Falls, MT
Compared to Bellingham, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.9% higher
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower