Great Falls, Montana vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 38.9% more expensive than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $69,451 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Great Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Great Falls, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  29.2% higher
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher