Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Great Falls, Montana


The cost of living in Great Falls, Montana is 29.2% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $35,385 in Great Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Montana is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Great Falls
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Great Falls, MT
Compared to Palm Desert, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  41.4% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower

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