Columbus, Montana vs. Great Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Great Falls, Montana is 11.4% cheaper than Columbus, Montana.

You would need a salary of $66,413 in Great Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, 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 Great Falls
than in Columbus, Montana
Columbus, MT vs. Great Falls, MT
Compared to Columbus, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower