St. Maries, Idaho vs. Columbia Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia Falls, Montana is 28.1% more expensive than St. Maries, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $96,045 in Columbia Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Maries, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia Falls, Montana is more expensive than St. Maries, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
198% more expensive in Columbia Falls
than in St. Maries, Idaho
St. Maries, ID vs. Columbia Falls, MT
Compared to St. Maries, Columbia Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher