Bend, Oregon vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 2.7% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $48,629 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
30% cheaper in Whitefish
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Whitefish, MT
Compared to Bend, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower