Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Great Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Great Falls, Montana is 4.3% cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $86,156 in Great Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Montana is cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
17% cheaper in Great Falls
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Great Falls, MT
Compared to Lancaster, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower