Cary, North Carolina vs. Columbia Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia Falls, Montana is 2.7% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,640 in Columbia Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia Falls, Montana is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
23% cheaper in Columbia Falls
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Columbia Falls, MT
Compared to Cary, Columbia Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher