Moses Lake, Washington vs. Columbia Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia Falls, Montana is 25.7% more expensive than Moses Lake, Washington.

You would need a salary of $94,303 in Columbia Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Moses Lake, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia Falls, Montana is more expensive than Moses Lake, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Columbia Falls
than in Moses Lake, Washington
Moses Lake, WA vs. Columbia Falls, MT
Compared to Moses Lake, Columbia Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher