Gering, Nebraska vs. Columbia Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia Falls, Montana is 33.6% more expensive than Gering, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $106,892 in Columbia Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Gering, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia Falls, Montana is more expensive than Gering, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
249% more expensive in Columbia Falls
than in Gering, Nebraska
Gering, NE vs. Columbia Falls, MT
Compared to Gering, Columbia Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  34.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher