Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Columbia Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia Falls, Montana is 22.1% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $61,068 in Columbia Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia Falls, Montana is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Columbia Falls
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Columbia Falls, MT
Compared to Albuquerque, Columbia Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  26.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher