Great Falls, Montana vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 101.9% more expensive than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $111,070 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Great Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in Oakland
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Great Falls, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.9% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  263.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  70.7% higher
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher