Olympia, Washington vs. Great Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Great Falls, Montana is 21.9% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $78,105 in Great Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Montana is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Great Falls
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Great Falls, MT
Compared to Olympia, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% higher
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower