Pocatello, Idaho vs. Columbia Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia Falls, Montana is 28.5% more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $64,253 in Columbia Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocatello, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia Falls, Montana is more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Columbia Falls
than in Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, ID vs. Columbia Falls, MT
Compared to Pocatello, Columbia Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher