Columbia Falls, Montana vs. Laurel, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Montana is 13.7% cheaper than Columbia Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $64,720 in Laurel, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Montana is cheaper than Columbia Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Laurel
than in Columbia Falls, Montana
Columbia Falls, MT vs. Laurel, MT
Compared to Columbia Falls, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% higher
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher