Cost of Living Calculator - Bend, Oregon vs Columbia Falls, Montana


The cost of living in Columbia Falls, Montana is 15.5% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $42,232 in Columbia Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia Falls, Montana is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Columbia Falls
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs Columbia Falls, MT
Compared to Bend, Columbia Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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