Merced, California vs. Great Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Great Falls, Montana is 17.4% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $41,304 in Great Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Montana is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Great Falls
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Great Falls, MT
Compared to Merced, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher