Great Falls, Montana vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 10.4% more expensive than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $82,809 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than Great Falls, Montana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
84% more expensive in Albany
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Great Falls, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher