Cost of Living Calculator - Great Falls, Montana vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 132.8% more expensive than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $204,897 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Great Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
373% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Great Falls, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  132.8% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  352.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  49.9% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher

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