Great Falls, MT Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Great Falls, Montana?
$4,290 / month
for a family, 20.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $51,480 for the year for a family.
$2,333 / month
for a single person, 51.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $28,000 for the year for a single person.

Great Falls cost of living score
87.9
Less expensive
12.1% lower
than the US average
12.1% lower
than the Montana average
Great Falls, Montana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 87.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.1% lower than the U.S. average and 12.1% lower than the average for Montana.

Great Falls, MT

Housing costs in Great Falls?
A typical home costs $268,300, which is 20.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 39.3% less expensive than the average Montana home, at $441,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Great Falls costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.8% cheaper than the state average of $990.

Can I afford Great Falls?
To live comfortably in Great Falls, Montana, a minimum annual income of $51,480 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Great Falls?
The cost of living in Great Falls, MT is much lower than the US average. At 87.4 on the Cost of Living Index, it is significantly below the national average which stands at 100. Not only is the cost of living in Great Falls lower, but so is the median house value which stands at $268,300 compared to $338,100 nationally. This makes Great Falls an attractive option for anyone looking for an affordable place to live with plenty of amenities and activities.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesGreat FallsMontanaUnited States
    Unlock100.0100.0
  100.1  Unlock100.0
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  79.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$441,800$338,100
  91.9  Unlock100.0
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  99.9  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

I grew up here. The lack of educational opportunities and adequate work opportunities made it extremely difficult to thrive. Upon leaving to the nearest metropolitan  More

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Please do not move to Great Falls if you are a liberal. Don't make a great red place go blue and ruin one of the last best unspoiled country places not yet destroyed by  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in Great Falls from 2012-2015 and could not leave fast enough! We lived near the downtown area (which you think would be nice with a $1200/month rent...) where  More

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