Boston, Massachusetts vs. Kalispell, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalispell, Montana is 29.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $116,812 in Kalispell, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalispell, Montana is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Kalispell
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Kalispell, MT
Compared to Boston, Kalispell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% lower
  Commute
  47.7% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% lower