Great Falls, Montana vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 124.8% more expensive than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $112,414 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Great Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
392% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Great Falls, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.8% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  335.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  70.4% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher