Columbia Falls, MT vs Three Forks, MT

Columbia Falls is moderately more affordable than Three Forks, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Columbia Falls scores 91 compared to 104 for Three Forks, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Three Forks can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Columbia Falls is $1,003/month compared to $1,263/month in Three Forks — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Columbia Falls is more affordable at $346,700 median vs $382,400.

Median household income in Columbia Falls is $65,313 compared to $80,394 in Three Forks (-18.8%). While Three Forks is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Columbia Falls spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 18.9% in Three Forks.