Cost of Living Calculator - Plains, Montana vs Columbia Falls, Montana


The cost of living in Columbia Falls, Montana is 24.5% more expensive than Plains, Montana.

You would need a salary of $93,376 in Columbia Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Plains, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia Falls, Montana is more expensive than Plains, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Columbia Falls
than in Plains, Montana
Plains, MT vs Columbia Falls, MT
Compared to Plains, Columbia Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

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