Pinesdale, Montana vs. Columbia Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia Falls, Montana is 4.6% cheaper than Pinesdale, Montana.

You would need a salary of $71,518 in Columbia Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pinesdale, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia Falls, Montana is cheaper than Pinesdale, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
13% cheaper in Columbia Falls
than in Pinesdale, Montana
Pinesdale, MT vs. Columbia Falls, MT
Compared to Pinesdale, Columbia Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher