Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia Falls, Montana vs Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 290.3% more expensive than Columbia Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $292,696 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Columbia Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
437% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Columbia Falls, Montana
Columbia Falls, MT vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Columbia Falls, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  290.3% 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
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  946.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  91.3% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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