Austin, Texas vs. Kalispell, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalispell, Montana is 16.1% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $88,961 in Kalispell, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalispell, Montana is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Kalispell
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Kalispell, MT
Compared to Austin, Kalispell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% lower
      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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower