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


The cost of living in Columbia Falls, Montana is 38.8% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $30,618 in Columbia Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia Falls, Montana is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Columbia Falls
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs Columbia Falls, MT
Compared to Irvine, Columbia Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  33.8% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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