Clarkston, Washington vs. Columbia Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia Falls, Montana is 25.6% more expensive than Clarkston, Washington.

You would need a salary of $75,358 in Columbia Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Clarkston, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia Falls, Montana is more expensive than Clarkston, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Columbia Falls
than in Clarkston, Washington
Clarkston, WA vs. Columbia Falls, MT
Compared to Clarkston, Columbia Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher