Kensington, Minnesota vs. Columbia Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia Falls, Montana is 36.7% more expensive than Kensington, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $68,372 in Columbia Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Kensington, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia Falls, Montana is more expensive than Kensington, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Columbia Falls
than in Kensington, Minnesota
Kensington, MN vs. Columbia Falls, MT
Compared to Kensington, Columbia Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  249.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower