Cascade, MT vs Columbus, MT

Cascade is moderately more affordable than Columbus, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Cascade scores 74 compared to 81 for Columbus, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Columbus can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cascade is $844/month compared to $926/month in Columbus — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cascade is more affordable at $186,500 median vs $264,000.

Median household income in Cascade is $48,750 compared to $62,500 in Columbus (-22%). While Columbus is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cascade spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Columbus.