Seattle, Washington vs. Columbia Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia Falls, Montana is 33.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $66,091 in Columbia Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia Falls, Montana is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Columbia Falls
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Columbia Falls, MT
Compared to Seattle, Columbia Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  46.5% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower