Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Columbia Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia Falls, Montana is 16.0% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $145,005 in Columbia Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia Falls, Montana is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Columbia Falls
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Columbia Falls, MT
Compared to Rapid City, Columbia Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  31.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher