Hays, Montana vs. Great Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Great Falls, Montana is 32.0% more expensive than Hays, Montana.

You would need a salary of $52,810 in Great Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Montana is more expensive than Hays, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Great Falls
than in Hays, Montana
Hays, MT vs. Great Falls, MT
Compared to Hays, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  252.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher