Columbia Falls, Montana vs. Wasilla, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 1.4% more expensive than Columbia Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $50,676 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is more expensive than Columbia Falls, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
65% more expensive in Wasilla
than in Columbia Falls, Montana
Columbia Falls, MT vs. Wasilla, AK
Compared to Columbia Falls, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  30.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.3% higher
  Commute
  65.0% higher
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher