Dowagiac, Michigan vs. Columbia Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia Falls, Montana is 38.3% more expensive than Dowagiac, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $69,140 in Columbia Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Dowagiac, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia Falls, Montana is more expensive than Dowagiac, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
230% more expensive in Columbia Falls
than in Dowagiac, Michigan
Dowagiac, MI vs. Columbia_Falls, MT
Compared to Dowagiac, Columbia_Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher