| | Columbia Falls, MT | Fairbanks, AK | United States |
| Overall | 115.7 | 104.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 103.1 | 133.0 | 100 |
| Health | 100.9 | 128.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 157.8 | 82.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $578,600 | $275,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 7,970.0% | 13,410.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 73.5 | 75.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 106.2 | 136.3 | 100 |
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Reviews for Columbia Falls 
2 Reviews
Plenty to do outside year round, though void of culture and decent More
Columbia Falls is a very laid back blue collar sort of town. There is a wonderful ski resort less than 15 miles away, lakes & rivers only short driving distances away, More
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I have lived in the Fairbanks area for about 25 years and have become very comfortable with the community and the lifestyle here. That said, retirement is fast More
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I came to Alaska 15 years ago on an adventure and first lived in Juneau, which I LOVED and then moved to Eagle River, which I loved and now live in Fairbanks! I do not More
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