Cost of Living Calculator - Hilo, Hawaii vs Great Falls, Montana


The cost of living in Great Falls, Montana is 30.6% cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $34,710 in Great Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Montana is cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Great Falls
than in Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo, HI vs Great Falls, MT
Compared to Hilo, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% lower
      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
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.6% lower
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% lower

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