Boston, Massachusetts vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 16.8% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $70,759 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
39% cheaper in Whitefish
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Whitefish, MT
Compared to Boston, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% lower
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% lower