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


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 211.1% more expensive than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $233,336 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Great Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
517% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Great Falls, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  211.1% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  744.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  110.0% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher

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