Richmond, Virginia vs. Columbia Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia Falls, Montana is 15.4% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $57,700 in Columbia Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia Falls, Montana is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Columbia Falls
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Columbia Falls, MT
Compared to Richmond, Columbia Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower