Sacramento, California vs. Great Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Great Falls, Montana is 28.1% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $74,750 in Great Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Montana is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Great Falls
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Great Falls, MT
Compared to Sacramento, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower