Columbia Falls, Montana vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 15.1% more expensive than Columbia Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $57,574 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is more expensive than Columbia Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Whitefish
than in Columbia Falls, Montana
Columbia Falls, MT vs. Whitefish, MT
Compared to Columbia Falls, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher