Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Kalispell, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalispell, Montana is 44.8% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $144,800 in Kalispell, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalispell, Montana is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
241% more expensive in Kalispell
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Kalispell, MT
Compared to Fort Smith, Kalispell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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