Columbus, Montana vs. West Yellowstone, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Yellowstone, Montana is 21.6% more expensive than Columbus, Montana.

You would need a salary of $46,201 in West Yellowstone, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Yellowstone, Montana is more expensive than Columbus, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in West Yellowstone
than in Columbus, Montana
Columbus, MT vs. West Yellowstone, MT
Compared to Columbus, West Yellowstone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower