Columbus, Montana vs. Alder, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alder, Montana is 7.1% cheaper than Columbus, Montana.

You would need a salary of $46,454 in Alder, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alder, Montana is cheaper than Columbus, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Alder
than in Columbus, Montana
Columbus, MT vs. Alder, MT
Compared to Columbus, Alder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher