Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 9.4% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $54,713 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Whitefish
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Whitefish, MT
Compared to Fort Collins, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower