Chicago, Illinois vs. Kalispell, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalispell, Montana is 1.1% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,559 in Kalispell, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalispell, Montana is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Kalispell
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Kalispell, MT
Compared to Chicago, Kalispell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% higher
      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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  50.3% lower
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower