Great Falls, Montana vs. El Centro, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Centro, California is 12.9% more expensive than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $79,050 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California is more expensive than Great Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in El Centro
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs. El Centro, CA
Compared to Great Falls, El Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower