Columbia Falls, Montana vs. Plains, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plains, Montana is 19.7% cheaper than Columbia Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $60,257 in Plains, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plains, Montana is cheaper than Columbia Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Plains
than in Columbia Falls, Montana
Columbia Falls, MT vs. Plains, MT
Compared to Columbia Falls, Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower