Belfair, Washington vs. Columbia Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia Falls, Montana is 6.5% more expensive than Belfair, Washington.

You would need a salary of $53,266 in Columbia Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Belfair, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia Falls, Montana is more expensive than Belfair, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Columbia Falls
than in Belfair, Washington
Belfair, WA vs. Columbia Falls, MT
Compared to Belfair, Columbia Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% higher
      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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher