Cost of Living Calculator - Effingham, Illinois vs Columbia Falls, Montana


The cost of living in Columbia Falls, Montana is 39.7% more expensive than Effingham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,836 in Columbia Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Effingham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia Falls, Montana is more expensive than Effingham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in Columbia Falls
than in Effingham, Illinois
Effingham, IL vs Columbia Falls, MT
Compared to Effingham, Columbia Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower

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