Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Columbia Falls, Montana


The cost of living in Columbia Falls, Montana is 10.2% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $44,899 in Columbia Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia Falls, Montana is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
48% cheaper in Columbia Falls
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Columbia Falls, MT
Compared to Palm Desert, Columbia Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% lower
  Commute
  41.6% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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