Columbia Falls, Montana vs. Sandpoint, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sandpoint, Idaho is 7.8% cheaper than Columbia Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $46,123 in Sandpoint, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandpoint, Idaho is cheaper than Columbia Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Sandpoint
than in Columbia Falls, Montana
Columbia Falls, MT vs. Sandpoint, ID
Compared to Columbia Falls, Sandpoint is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower