Houston, Texas vs. Great Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Great Falls, Montana is 8.5% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $68,639 in Great Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Montana is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% cheaper in Great Falls
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Great Falls, MT
Compared to Houston, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower