Ephrata, Washington vs. Columbia Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia Falls, Montana is 30.9% more expensive than Ephrata, Washington.

You would need a salary of $98,200 in Columbia Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ephrata, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia Falls, Montana is more expensive than Ephrata, 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 Ephrata, Washington
Ephrata, WA vs. Columbia Falls, MT
Compared to Ephrata, Columbia Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher