Columbia Falls, Montana vs. Hershey, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hershey, Pennsylvania is 7.3% cheaper than Columbia Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $46,348 in Hershey, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hershey, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Columbia Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Hershey
than in Columbia Falls, Montana
Columbia Falls, MT vs. Hershey, PA
Compared to Columbia Falls, Hershey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% higher
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher