Columbia Falls, Montana vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 23.4% more expensive than Columbia Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $61,677 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Columbia Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Columbia Falls, Montana
Columbia_Falls, MT vs. Elk_Grove, CA
Compared to Columbia_Falls, Elk_Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  74.1% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher