Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfield, California vs Columbia Falls, Montana


The cost of living in Columbia Falls, Montana is 18.1% cheaper than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $61,434 in Columbia Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia Falls, Montana is cheaper than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Columbia Falls
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs Columbia Falls, MT
Compared to Fairfield, Columbia Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% lower
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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