Great Falls, Montana vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 48.1% more expensive than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $106,600 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Great Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Austin
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Great Falls, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.1% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  49.1% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher