Great Falls, Montana vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 35.0% more expensive than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $67,506 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Great Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Great Falls, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% lower
  Commute
  61.9% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher