Great Falls, Montana vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 41.0% more expensive than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $105,721 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Great Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Great Falls, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% lower
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher