Placerville, California vs. Columbia Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia Falls, Montana is 14.0% cheaper than Placerville, California.

You would need a salary of $42,984 in Columbia Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Placerville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia Falls, Montana is cheaper than Placerville, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% cheaper in Columbia Falls
than in Placerville, California
Placerville, CA vs. Columbia Falls, MT
Compared to Placerville, Columbia Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.9% lower
  Commute
  35.6% lower
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower