Cost of Living Calculator - Ponderay, Idaho vs Great Falls, Montana


The cost of living in Great Falls, Montana is 3.7% cheaper than Ponderay, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $57,754 in Great Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ponderay, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Montana is cheaper than Ponderay, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Great Falls
than in Ponderay, Idaho
Ponderay, ID vs Great Falls, MT
Compared to Ponderay, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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