Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia Falls, Montana vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 3.2% cheaper than Columbia Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $72,633 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Columbia Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Chicago
than in Columbia Falls, Montana
Columbia Falls, MT vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Columbia Falls, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  88.4% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher

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