San Diego, California vs. Columbia Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia Falls, Montana is 30.9% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $69,140 in Columbia Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia Falls, Montana is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Columbia Falls
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Columbia Falls, MT
Compared to San Diego, Columbia Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% lower
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower