Great Falls, Montana vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 306.3% more expensive than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $203,146 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Great Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
822% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Great Falls, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  306.3% 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
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,030.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  87.7% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher