Buffalo, Wyoming vs. Columbia Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia Falls, Montana is 9.5% more expensive than Buffalo, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $54,738 in Columbia Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia Falls, Montana is more expensive than Buffalo, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Columbia Falls
than in Buffalo, Wyoming
Buffalo, WY vs. Columbia Falls, MT
Compared to Buffalo, Columbia Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  31.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower