Great Falls, Montana vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 395.2% more expensive than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $247,597 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Great Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1058% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Great Falls, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  395.2% 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
  24.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,365.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  90.8% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher