Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia Falls, Montana vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 11.4% more expensive than Columbia Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $83,523 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Columbia Falls, Montana
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
94% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Columbia Falls, Montana
Columbia Falls, MT vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Columbia Falls, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.5% higher
  Commute
  71.2% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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