Great Falls, Montana vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 53.4% more expensive than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $130,418 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is more expensive than Great Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Riverside
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Great Falls, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.4% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  98.2% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher